Garnets are the birthstone for January and here is a lovely combination. A variety of rough and tumbled garnets, wine colored freshwater pearls, faceted smoky quartz beads and sterling silver beads and spacers accentuate this huge (almost 25 mm round) garnet focal bead. This necklace is 18 inches with sterling silver lobster clasp.
Garnet shops was an ancient talisman for protection. In the Bible it is one of the stones on the breastplate of Aaron the priest and according to legend, provided light for Noah's ark. They were valued in Egypt more than 5,000 years ago, than the Sumerians, Greeks and Romans. Its name comes from Latin name for pomegranate. In Roman times, it was carved into drinking vessels. While it was believed to provide protection, others used the stone as arrowheads or bullets. It is a powerful energizing and regeneration stone, purifies and balances energy.
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Product code: January birthstone - Handcrafted shops rough garnet gemstone necklace