We never can quite believe how quickly a new month comes around, but the time is here once again to pay attention to a new type of gemstone. Given that January is the first month in the New Year, it deserves a particularly special birthstone, and in our opinion the garnet fulfils that requirement with superb composure. The garnet may not possess the instantly recognisable appeal of something like a diamond or ruby, but anyone who dismisses this beautiful stone does so to their own detriment.
The garnet is an almost universally suited gemstone for any occasion, as it holds strong connotations of friendship and trust. The word ‘garnet’ derives from the term granatum – meaning seed – and this also seems to match up well with its status as the birthstone for the start of the New Year. The first mention of the garnet dates back to Egyptian texts from around 3000 BC, and what we love the most about this stone is that, when you get down to it, the idea of a single family of stones called ‘garnet’ just doesn’t work. Literally every colour of the rainbow can be manifested in a silicate mineral that might be deemed a ‘garnet’, so it seems a delightful absurdity to group such a myriad together. Nevertheless, grouped together they are, so here are some of our choice garnet jewellery picks
18ct White Gold 0.21ct Garnet Stackable Eternity Ring
As we’ve just mentioned, garnets can adopt virtually any colour, and this elegant white gold ring makes great use of a narrow band of green garnets. Totalling 0.21 carats, the design of this ring has been tailored to ‘stack’ alongside other adornments. Given that the garnet family itself possesses an eclectic mix of shades, what could be better than recreating this striking effect using other styles of stackable rings? This 18ct White Gold 0.21ct Garnet Stackable Eternity Ring retails for a mere £380, so it would make a perfect gift to begin the year with.
Endless Gold Garnet Heart of Love Charm
If you want conclusive proof that garnets have no set colour, this piece of Endless Jewellery should serve to demonstrate the point! This time, a full assemblage of 10 red garnets take to the centre stage, and naturally this colouration is accentuated in meaning by the heart-shaped form of the charm. Priced at £95, this Endless Gold Garnet Heart of Love Charm is a perfect present to let your loved one know how much they mean to you.
Endless Gold and Silver Big Garnet Cube Charms
Twins in almost every respect, these two charms flaunt large red garnets that carry a distinct orange tint. They’re also fantastic examples of how a gemstone can captivate the attention without further embellishment, and, in accordance with another advantageous property of garnets, both charms are highly affordable. The Endless Gold Big Garnet Cube Charm costs just £45, whilst the Endless Silver Big Garnet Cube Charm is even more accessible at £25, so they’re both an absolute steal.
Endless Silver Garnet Heart Cut Drop Charm
To conclude, we have another item of red garnet jewellery, again from Endless, and this pendant charm conforms to the time-honoured heart shaped form. Always retaining its popularity, such a pendant never dates in appeal, and costs just £35 from Banks Lyon Jewellers. If you’d like to place an enquiry about this Endless Silver Garnet Heart Cut Drop Charm, or would like to view our wider assortment of garnet gemstone rings and the like, then please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team today by calling 01524 38 48 58 or emailing [email protected]. We can think of few better ways to usher in the New Year, and we’ll always be happy to assist with your choice.
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