Garnet is so much more than a pretty, red, semi-precious gemstone. This red mineral rock has a long and storied history of use as a treasured jewel, giver of light, protector and weapon. 

Garnet has been used as a gemstone for over 5000 years. It has been found in the jewelry of many Egyptian burials and was the most popular gemstone of Ancient Rome. It is a beautiful gem that is usually sold without treatment of any kind. It is also durable and common enough that it can be used in jewelry at a relatively low cost.

Garnet continues as a popular gemstone today. It serves as a birthstone for the month of January and is a traditional gem given on a second anniversary. Garnet stone is not always red, though.  Most people will think of a red gemstone when they hear the name "garnet" because they are not aware that garnet occurs in a variety of colors. However, gem-quality garnets occur in every color - with red being the most common and blue garnets being especially rare.

 Learn more about Garnet Mineral here. Or check what Wikipedia says. 

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