Garnet

All natural, perfectly shaped, the deepest of scarlets, beautiful etchings and dusted with glittery mica.

In Central Africa, east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, north of Burundi are where these beautiful garnets are found. Discovered over 5000 years ago makes them one of the OGs of the mineral Kingdom.

Archeologists discovered precious garnet jewelry in the tombs of pharaohs dating back to 3100 B.C. Warriors used them as protection.

Romans and Greeks would use them to seal documents. Medieval Europeans wore them with pride. Victorians alike were mesmerized.

It was used as a talisman for protection by warriors going into battle and those who wanted to ward off diseases. Some ancient healers even placed garnets in wounds.

The ancient Romans and Greeks would wear signet rings with carved garnets to stamp the wax that would secure essential documents.

Medieval Europe witnessed the clergy and nobility hold the fancy gemstone in high esteem and often wore garnet embellished jewelry with pride galore.

The Victorians, too, known for their aesthetic brilliance, were enthralled with the stone. A prevalent jewelry stone of the time.

The use of garnet even dates back to biblical times, with several references to the gem in the Bible. Legend has it that a large garnet adorned a pedestal in the middle of Noah’s Ark. The brightness of the stone was said to illuminate the sea, allowing the ship to travel safely through the night.

The benefit of using Garnet is purifying your body’s energies by getting rid of toxins and restoring your body to its revitalized and re-energized state. Garnet regenerates the body and stimulates the metabolism.  It treats disorders of the spine and spinal fluid, bone, cellular structure and composition.  Purifies the heart, lungs, blood and regenerates DNA.  Garnet boosts the immune system and energy levels.