SterlingSilver 925 and Gold 14cthandmade necklace with scorneoltone

Garnet is extremely popular in jewelry due to its hardness and brilliance.

• Colors: Although red (pyrope) is the most well-known, garnets come in almost every color: green (tsavorite), orange (spessartine), yellow, and even rare blue garnets.
• Hardness: Ranges between 6.5 and 7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it durable for everyday use.
• Origin: Found in metamorphic rocks around the world, with significant deposits in Africa, Sri Lanka, and India.
• Symbolism: Considered the "stone of faith," stability, and vital energy.

Garnet was closely associated with the pomegranate, a symbol of fertility and the Underworld. According to legend, Hades gave Persephone pomegranate seeds to ensure her return to him. Because of the crystals' resemblance to these seeds, garnet was considered a symbol of reunion and protection for lovers who were apart.

The ancients believed that garnet provided protection from evil, poisoning, and nightmares. Soldiers often carried it with them as an amulet to give them courage and protect them from injuries in battle.