January Birthstone - Garnet - Birthstones for January born or Capricon.

The lucky stone for people born in January or Capricorn is Garnet - the carrier of
faith and truth. This sparkling crystal is not only favored for its exceptional beauty, but
also for the mystical significances it has. Existence of this legendary gem can be
traced back to the times as 3100 BC, when garnet used to be a part of the ancient
Egyptians and Sumerians’ jewelry. It owes its name from the Latin word “Granatum”,
which means pomegranate, as the crystal resembles to that of the seed of this fruit.

Garnet was also known for its curative powers. It had been used as medicine for
treating diseases like hemorrhage, fever and inflammatory problems. Warriors of the
Medieval times believed that garnet protected them from wounds in battles and also
brought victory. Again, for some garnet help relieve depressions, while others
believed it’s a wonderful drug to prevent nightmares. No mater what where its
medicinal powers, Garnet today signifies happiness, loyalty and enduring love. The
stone is also desiccated to 2nd and 6th marriage anniversary.

Though it’s often mistakenly thought to be red, garnet gems were found in variety of
colors. It may be in the form a rare colorless crystal piece or a magnificent black
stone, the highly prized green garnets or numerous shades of red. The color variation
is due to the presence of different metal impurities in different garnet gems. However,
among the various colors, the green garnets were the rarest of all, and so were the
most expensive ones. Emerald green and the colorless garnets come next, while
pure red forms of the stone were more common and easily available.

It is not that difficult to get the kind of garnet you are looking for. Though top quality
garnets are rare, they can be acquired from various parts of the world. In fact this
unique crystal has much to offer in the mineral kingdom both as gemstones and
mineral specimens. Today garnets are in great demand and are often found in
jewelry pieces. Apart from its traditional colors blue, green and red, the intermediate
shades and hues of this stone are also ‘favorite’ among customers.

Garnet - Birthstones for January born or Capricorn.

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