Garnet is the
birthstone for January.
Commonly
thought of as rusty-red, the Garnet comes in many different varieties and
colours! Some of the more popular names of Garnet are Almandine, (the most
common dark browny-red), Spessartite (orangey-red), Rhodolite (violet-red),
Demantoid and Tsavorite (Green).
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| Diamond and Demantoid Garnet 'Lotus' Brooch by Gimel (www.christies.com) |
Particularly
popular in Victorian jewellery it is believed to have been exchanged as gifts
between friends to demonstrate their affection for each other and to ensure
that they meet again.
Garnet
jewellery is often given to mark a 2nd Wedding Anniversary.
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