The gemstone Garnet is the official birthstone for January as adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912. It is also the stone for the Zodiac sign Aquarius.Garnet may be given as a gem on the 2nd and 6th wedding anniversary.

Garnets range from a 7.0 to 7.5 on the Mohs Scale of hardness and are found in the U.S. (Arizona), South Africa, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Myanmar (Burma), Scotland, Switzerland and Tanzania.

Garnet's powers include healing, strength, and protection and it is often worn to relieve inflammations of the skin. It is also believed to regulate the heart and blood flow and aid in curing depression. In earlier times, garnets were exchanged as gifts between friends to demonstrate their affection for each other and to insure that they meet again.

spessartite garnet oval $3,307.00	spessartite round red garnet $2,397.00	garnet oval gem $1,925.00	orange garnet heart gem $2,362.00
round spessartite garnet pair $1,575.00	7.2 ct. orange garnet $2,520.00	4.10 ct. spessartite garnet $1,025.00	5.70 ct. trilliant shaped garnet $2,000.00
round spessartite garnet $700.00	8.20 ct garnet heart $2,870.00	8mm round garnet gem $888.00	oval shaped garnet pair $1,576.00

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