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Garnet Gemstones

Added: 2008-08-06 15:24:06

Garnet gemstones have various colors, they are used for jewelry creation and to make decorative objects.

The history of garnet dates back to the biblical times. There is a common belief the Noah used a lantern made of garnet to guide his Ark. Garnets are not only red but also yellow, orange and green even though the names derive from garnet tree and its fruit which contain multitude red berries inside. According to the prehistoric beliefs the garnet stone was considered to be a mysterious stone, the more red it was, the more treacherous it was. It was under Mars's, god of war, patronage and that is why it is believed to emit the energy of war. At the same time, it protects from lightnings and epidemic. The stone is perfect for people born under star signs such as Aries and Scorpio. Garnets can be found in Australia, India, Mexico and Sri Lanka.