Magnificent green garnet gemstones were used in the design of this handmade gem stone bracelet. Did you know that garnet gemstones come in a wide variety of colors? I didn’t and it’s my birthstone for January!
The green garnets are shaped like miniature footballs, we capped the ends with Bali sterling silver beads and added Swarovski crystals in colors of autumn for added sparkle. It’s a very unique handmade gem stone bracelet, one every Girlie Girl should have in her custom handcrafted jewelry collection. What you don’t have one? Well its time to get started, purchase your handmade gem stone bracelet of green garnets now!
The name Garnet comes from the Latin word for pomegranate—its crystals resemble the fruit's color and "garnet-colored" seeds—but garnets actually come in a much wider array of color variations: reds, red-pinks, oranges, greens, yellow-browns, and color change.
Garnets have long been carried by travelers to protect against accidents far from home. In ancient Asia and the American Southwest, garnets were used as bullets because the glowing red color was said to increase the ferocity of a wound. Garnets in legend light up the night and protect their owners from nightmares. Noah used a garnet lantern to navigate the Ark at night. Garnet has been dubbed the gem of faith, constancy and truth. They were ground into powder for the treatment of fever or jaundice. If the cure didn't work, the apothecary was accused of using an imitation. In Egyptian times they were taken into the tombs with the dead as payment to the gods of the nether worlds and for their passage through the nether world safely.
Garnet is known as the "stone of health" - ridding the body of negative energies and transmuting them to a beneficial state. Also know in the past as a "stone of commitment" - to purpose, to others, to oneself. The loving power of garnet tends to reflect the attributes of devotion, bringing the love of others to expressions of warmth and understanding. When worn on the body, it is thought to prevent skin diseases and protect against infection of wounds. Used as a healing stone, it is said to relieve skin irritations and inflammations, also it is also claimed to regulate heart and blood flow.
Garnet represents friendship. According to legend, if you wear garnets they will improve your personal relationships and protect you from harm. This benefit supposedly doubles if your birthday is in January. There is folklore that if a garnet is put under a pillow it will cure depression. Garnets can be used to make a person popular and have self-esteem when worn as jewelry. It helps protect one on trips. Garnets bring constancy to friendships. Garnets are also known for stimulating success in business.
Metaphysical and healing lore information is for inspirational and entertainment purposes only. Please see a healthcare professional for help with any ailments you are experiencing.
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