GARNET is associated with fire, passion and romance. Garnet occurs in a kaleidoscope of natural colors including red, orange, yellow, green, purple, brown, black, pink and colorless. There are some 30 different gems in the Garnet family, they all fall into one of six main families/species i.e. Mozambique Garnet, Color Change Garnet, Hessonite Garnet (Gomed), Malaia Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Rhodolite Garnet, Tsavorite Garnet, Demantoid Garnet and Mali Garnet. Garnet is steeped in history; it can be dated as far back as 3500BC, as it was discovered in a necklace uncovered in Egypt. This jewel supposedly has the ability to illuminate even the darkest of rooms; it is written that Noah used the gem to light the inside of the ark. Garnet is the ultimate gift of love. Today the gem continues to be a symbol of love, passion, eternity and warmth. |