GRENAT
Since ancient times, garnet has been associated with strength, protection and inner fire. Used by the Egyptians as a funerary talisman and by medieval warriors as a protective stone, it symbolizes vital energy and perseverance. Its name comes from the Latin granatumwhich means "pomegranate", in reference to its red crystals reminiscent of the fruit's seeds. Appreciated for its multiple hues and natural brilliance, Garnet continues to embody passion, commitment and loyalty.
GEM TYPE
SILICATE
FAMILY
GRENATS
COLOR(S)
DEEP RED
MOHS SCALE
6.5 - 7.5
GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

India
Madagascar
Brazil
Tanzania

A little history
Garnet was particularly prized in the Middle Ages, especially in Europe, where it adorned signet rings, episcopal crosses and ceremonial swords. It was considered a stone of protection for crusaders on their perilous journeys. Even earlier, in ancient Egypt, red garnets were placed in tombs to accompany souls to eternity, while in Persia and ancient Greece, they were worn as talismans against illness and travel accidents.
LITHOTHERAPY
In serious lithotherapy, garnet is renowned for its energizing and protective properties: