Garnet Gemstone , Birthstone Overview

Garnet gemstone - the birthstone for all seasons
Red - brown hues of the garnet sure to catch attention. However, becoming increasingly popular are a whole rainbow of other available colors . . . except blue. So whatever the reason or whatever the season you can always find a garnet gemstone jewelry to match.

History of Garnet
Garnet has been around for thousands of years. It has been worn by travelers as talismans for protection during their voyages. Garnets were believed to light the way and ward off any kind of evil. It is also known as the gemstone of faith in either a person or an action.

Garnet gemstone in variety of colors
Giving the gift of a garnet couldn’t be easier. It’s available in a multitude of colors with beautiful radiance and a flawless interior. In earlier times, garnets were exchanged as gifts between friends to demonstrate their affection for each other and to ensure that they would meet again.  Or, bestow it upon a traveling loved one to bring them home safely. Ready to double down? Legend has it that the power of the garnet is doubled for those born in January.
 
Knowing more about Garnet Gem
Garnet has a very high refractive index.
Bible mention that the sparkle and shine of the garnet gesmtone is what guided Noah’s Ark through the night.
What else characterizes this gemstone family?
The garnet in all its colors exhibits excellent hardness (7 to 7.5 on the Mohs’ scale.), which makes it a sturdy and resistant gem stone for everyday wear.

Garnet gemstone family
Garnet has a family of variation,  therefor Garnet gemstone has a few sub-names:

• Green garnets also go by the name Tsavorite.
• Pink and purple hued garnets are also known as Rhodolite.