Garnet Angel Pendant For January Birthdays
Keywords for this Angel; Dedication Devotion Loyalty Commitment Faithfulness Fidelity Adherence.
The Garnet Angel Pendant is a special gift which unites the magnificent energy of the Angel of Love and Devotion with the healing energy of the Garnet Gemstone resulting in a potent and eloquent piece of jewellery.
And for January birthday’s there is no better gemstone to guide us from the darkness of winter and into spring than the strong and vibrant Garnet with its deep-red spark of life.
Garnet is known as January’s birthstone and is also the gemstone for the zodiac sign of Aquarius. In traditional gemology, garnet jewellery is also given to celebrate the 2nd and 6th wedding anniversary. It has long been associated with the sun, and has been found to contain rare earth elements.
History of Garnet Jewellery
Garnet jewellery has a history that dates back to the Bronze Age, circa 3000 BC. Garnets were found in ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece. In the old testament we are told that Noah was led through the tempests of the great flood with the help of a gigantic Garnet which was held in a lantern at the helm of the Ark.
Another reference tells us that the breastplate of the high priest Aaron contained, among other gemstones, a Garnet into which was carved the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and also represented one of the twelve signs of the Zodiac..
In Myth and legend Garnet is associated with one of the oldest fruits known to man the pomegranate..the names of both stemming from the Latin word granatus meaning seed or grain. The name Garnet may also come from a middle English word gernet meaning dark red
Garnet in Myth, Folklore and Tradition
The depth and richness of Garnet has been linked with fertility from ancient times not only because of its colour and its assocoiation with menstruation, but also through the Myth of Persephone and the cycle of the seasons. Persephone the Goddess of sunshine was given a pomegranite by Hades, God of the underworld, to ensure her speedy return, when she left him each spring to bring life and warmth back to the earth after the decay of winter.
Folklore has it that Garnets are symbolic of a quick return and may be given to a beloved before embarking on a trip, as it is believed to heal the broken bonds of lovers.
Tradition associates the Garnet with the qualities of success in business, protection for travel, constancy, loyalty and commitment especially in Love. The Victorians were fond of giving a piece of Garnet jewellery to mark the second and sixth wedding aniversary as a symbol of deepening love and comittment in marriage.
Healing with the Garnet Gemstone.
According to ancient Egyptians and Greeks, as well as New Age and Crystal healers, this gemstone has many of the highest healing qualities. Garnet is said to have restorative properties which are recommended in the healing of toxicity and blood poisoning as well as circulatory dysfunction. The Garnet is also widely revered as a healing gemstone for arthritis and muscle pain due to its warming energy.
As we celebrate our yearly re-turning towards the life giving Sun, we remember the full vibrancy and life affirming properties of this glorious stone.
The Garnets I use to make my Angel pendants and Angel jewellery are all hand picked for the quality of their fire, light and colour.
The Garnet Angel Pendant is a special gift which brings all the magnificent energy of the Garnet gemstone and blends it with the Angel’s love and devotion which results in this beautiful piece of Angel jewellery.
You can see my January Angel Jewellery here and also make purchases safely online.
Please email me with any queries or for further information.
Very much love,
Linda.