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Garnet, the stone of vitality and passion, comes in virtual spectrum of colors including red, pink, green, yellow and orange to name a few. This birthstone for January is a very versatile gemstone that has been used since the Bronze Age. Garnet derived its name from Latin word granatus meaning little grain. Its red color resembles to pomegranate seeds.

More generally, garnet is a family of minerals with similar physical and chemical properties. All the garnet species have silicate mineral common in them with divalent and trivalent cations. Mostly the divalent cations are calcium, magnesium, ferrous iron or manganese and trivalent are aluminum, ferric iron, chromium or rarely titanium. These ions are responsible for the color in garnet. The main six species of garnet are pyrope, almandine, spessartine, uvarovite, grossular and andradite. They are found in translucent to transparent forms with resinous luster.

The best quality garnet used in jewelry is pyrope which is a magnesium aluminum silicate derivative of garnet family. It ranges from red to almost black in color. Garnet looks beautiful in rings, earrings, pendants and necklaces. As the stone has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 on Mohs scale so is good for fine jewelry.

Garnet also considered having healing powers. It is good for treating blood deficiency diseases, arthritis and rheumatism. It is said to balance energy level and symbolizes faith, courage, trust, constancy and fidelity.

Garnet jewelry makes a great present not only for January born but for everyone who loves the passion of red with mystical charm and grace. If you like to don fiery red looks or thinking to surprise your loved one with fine jewelry then choose garnet gemstone jewelry and enjoy the sheer elegance it will lend.

January is beginning of the New Year and also one of the coldest months of the year. Birthstone for January born is Garnet and a great way to warm up the New Year is to own Fiery Red Garnet Jewelry. Garnet Jewelry is offered to you at 10 to 15% discount on the already reduced retail prices.

Garnet and Diamond Crossover Ring

Angara.com, the gemstone jewelry retailer offers discounts on its Garnet Jewelry collection available in popular styles suitable for all occasions. The Garnet jewelry collection is available in sterling silver or 10k, 14k yellow or white gold and can be even custom made on your request.

Discounts at Angara.com on Garnet Jewelry make it very affordable but the quality being top allowing anyone to gift garnet jewelry on Birthdays and Anniversaries. All garnet jewelry brought from Angara.com come with 30 days money back guarantee. They are shipped through FedEx. You can call us at 888-926-4272 to buy or custom order your Garnet Jewelry.

People born in the month of January have for themselves the dark red garnet as their birthstone. Garnet is named thus because of its close correspondence to juicy pomegranate seeds. True, one feels like taking a bite of these juicy deep red grains but it promises to grind your teeth at hardness close to that of diamonds. Legends have it that Noah sought the aid of this stone to light his way through the story nights. Greek legends link garnet to the kidnapping of their goddess of sunshine by Hades who wanted seeds of pomegranate in lieu for her release.

Garnet is linked to properties like devotion, purity, validity and companionship. . This red stone is also said to erase off pessimism, increase alertness and commitment. Like other birthstones, Garnet too has a share of illness that it heals. In addition to amplifying sexuality and lustiness it heals ailment related to blood, lungs, infection and heart. Garnet also comes in different hues of which red predominates. The world was introduced to this gem when it was first mined in Sri Lanka some 2000 years ago. India, Africa, Australia, Russia also has a fair share of this gem.

When you gift someone a garnet, you give them a symbol of love and wanting for a dear ones safe journey and quick arrival. Many historians have found evidences of Garnet being in demand for jewelry items even from Bronze Age. January’s birthstone, which generally is a winter gem, is held in high regards throughout the seasons by the gem lovers with its sagacity and its collection of hues.

If it is a woman whom you need to buy a gift for, then whatever is the occasion, birthday, anniversary or a special day, jewelry can hardly ever go wrong. And so, birthstone jewelry always comes as a safe choice. Birthstone jewelry is one of the most stunning personalized gifts that you could give.

Evolution

Since the time that men have discovered the fascinating world of gemstones, he has linked these stunning creations of nature with astrology and with special powers that these gems bestow of the wearer. Some associated gems with different birth months and professed that these birthstone would endow good luck and special powers to its wearer who shares the same birth month as these gems are associated with.

Although birthstone jewelry has been around for many centuries, but there was never a stand list of birthstones that was followed. Finally in 1912, Jewelers of America association formed a standard list that they referred to as ‘The list of modern birthstone’. The list has primary as well as alternate birthstones for each month.

Modern List of Birthstones

January – Garnet

February – Amethyst

March – Aquamarine

April – Diamond

May – Emerald

June – Pearl

July – Ruby

August – Peridot

September – Sapphire

October – Opal

November – Citrine

December – Tanzanite

Peridot is the August Birthstone; the pretty olive green of the Peridot signifies goodness, growth and good fortune. Its wearer is believed to be blessed with calamity, tranquility and good luck. The clear green gem can help the wearer in getting rid of strain and stress. Peridot jewelry can be a appropriate and wonderful gift for a beloved born in the month of August.

Gifting Peridot jewelry is an excellent way of expressing one’s love and affection for relatives and friends. Peridot jewelry has been immensely popular as birthday gift and wedding anniversary gift. Peridot is also given as wedding anniversary gift as it rekindles love in a weary relationship. Due to its beautiful green color Peridot looks great with white gold, silver or platinum. Angara.com has a wonderful collection of Peridot Jewelry showcasing its best sellers. These popular jewelry designs are on discount all this month. Below are 3 most popular jewelry designs for viewing pleasure.

Pear Peridot and Diamond Vintage Pendant in 14k White Gold

Pear, Square Peridot and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k White Gold

Round Peridot and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14k White Gold

If you are August born and believe in birthstones, investing in Peridot jewelry can be a good option. With the discounts Angara also has amazing offers like free shipping and 30 day return policy. We are also known as customization experts and our team of personal jeweler and design experts can help you design your very own jewelry. To customize you could call us at 888-926-4272 or chat with your very own personal jeweler. Designed by you and set by the finest craftsmen the Peridot jewelry creates an admirable look, making it a fascinating gift for self or friends and family.