I’m attracted to gemstones’ connectivity to our planet. Not just considering the millions of years they’ve taken to form in the deep dark heart of our earth, but the colours they reflect in other parts of nature. Take the Garnet The Garnets’ name comes from the Latin granatum, which means grain. When the stone is cut in its typical cabochon (domed) style, it amazingly resembles the translucent red seeds of the Pomegranate. 

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I’m attracted to gemstones’ connectivity to our planet. Not just considering
the millions of years they’ve taken to form in the deep dark heart of our
earth, but the colours they reflect in other parts of nature.
Take the Garnet
The Garnets’ name comes from the Latin granatum, which
means grain. When the stone is cut in its typical cabochon (domed) style, it
amazingly resembles the translucent red seeds of the Pomegranate.

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It's the birthstone of our babes born in
January, many happy returns to you!
Gifted, a Garnet is said to honour the
receiver with both loyalty and constant
affection. It's also said to encourage business
success!
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AND AS ALL GOOD GEMSTONES, GARNETS HAVE SOME
LEGENDARY TALES YOU MAY NOT HAVE ENCOUNTERED.
Garnet, the Stone of Light
Legend has it that a large Garnet adorned a pedestal in the middle of
Noah's Ark. The brightness of the stone was said to illuminate the sea,
allowing the ship to travel safely through the night. You’ll also read Jacinth
or Hyacinth if you’re in the bible.
Garnet, The Stone of Warriors
Talismans featuring Garnets were set into signet rings, belt buckles and
other personal objects to protect warriors during battle, in order to bring
them peace when they returned.

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Some children in Greece still carry them to protect them from drowning.
Garnet, The Stone of Medicine
During the 1600s, surgeons placed Garnets near wounds as it was believed
that they would stop blood loss and haemorrhages. And Native American
healers believed that Garnets had protective powers against injury and
poison.
A very Famous Garnet
Jackie Kennedy Onassis owned a cabochon cut flower brooch, which was
auctioned for $US145,000 at Sotheby's in 1996.

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Easy wear, easy care
Garnets strongly refract the light, so have stayed popular for a long time.
A strong stone that can be worn daily, a soft cloth will clean it back to
brilliance.

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Precious
Rhodolite Garnet for Creativity
Traditional Rose Cut Heart
A choice of Earrings, Necklace and Rings
Set in 925 Silver or 22ct Gold Vermeil
Design with a touch of Mexico and Baz
Luhrmann Romeo + Juliet - symbolic of
preciousness of all kinds of love
Goodness in every sale with a donation
direct to the Artisans
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Andaman
Almandine coloured Garnets (blue/purple)
Delicate facet cut to refract the light
Necklace with a double lock
Set in 925 Silver
Namesake is the Andaman sea, Thailand,
home to over 150 islands and rich with coral
reefs
Goodness in every sale with a donation to the
Australian Marine Conservation Society
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Here’s to 2022 being the year of the long
awaited journeys around the planet.
The Garnet is said to protect travellers and
was historically exchanged between friends
as tokens that they would meet again. So
until we meet again, back to the luscious
summer Pomegranate, in season now in
Australia (wink wink).
Here’s one of my fav Pomegranate Summer
Recipes Bravo Ottolenghi!
Enjoy a happy 2022 SIS’ter
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