Historically references to garnet have been recorded throughout history. It has been found in Jewelry dating back to the Bronze Age (3000 BCE). It is documented that it Crusaders used it for protection in battle and as a symbol of safe return for their loved ones. Furthermore, it is said that Noah guided the ark by the light of a garnet lantern during the darkness and rain of the deluge.

There are many references about the use of garnet in the Bible. It was one of the twelve stones chosen to represent the twelve tribes of Israel (Exodus 28: 17-21). It represented the tribe of Judah who was one of the sons of Jacob. These references in the Bible created the first associations of a particular semi-precious gem with a particular month.

BIRTHSTONE: January (Modern and Ayurvedic)

BIRTHSTONE: January 21 - February 18, Aquarius (Zodiac)

ANNIVERSARY: 2nd

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES: Purification, healing, love, and steadfastness.

HEALING & MEDICINAL QUALITIES: Garnet os associated with purification, regeneration, and warmth. It is considered a healer and protector from toxins and is used as a remedy to fight food poisoning and blood toxicity. Some use it to aid against infection of the kidneys, lungs, and facial irritations, inflammations, and blemishes.

It is also used for disorders of the heart and blood pressure, bones and spine, blood, and lungs. It is also used to treat fever, balance antibodies, and hormones.

FAMILY: Garnet is an Aluminum/Silicate Mg3Al2(SiO4)3).

MOH'S HARDNESS: 7.0-7.5

GEMSTONE TREATMENTS: