What is garnet?
Garnet is a silicate mineral, opaque to slightly transparent, with a relatively fine texture and a smooth feel. Garnet has a wide variety of colors, covering almost the entire spectrum: green, orange, pink, orange, deep saturated purple red, and even some blue. Red garnet is the most common and widespread. The internal crystal is shaped like a pomegranate seed, often coexisting with astrophyllite.
The long history of garnet - from the Bronze Age
Garnet has a long history, and the remains of garnet jewelry were found as early as the Bronze Age. It played an important role in many ancient civilizations.
Garnet was used as jewelry and decorations in ancient Egypt: garnet jewelry was found in the funerary objects of some pharaohs. It is regarded as a symbol of eternal life and immortality, and is also regarded as a symbol of power, wealth and status. In Hinduism and Buddhism, garnet is given a sacred status. It is believed to bring happiness, peace and wisdom. Garnet is also mentioned in the Bible and the Koran. In ancient Spanish astrology, garnet represents the sun.
In medieval Europe, garnet was believed to have healing and protective functions and was regarded as a symbol of royalty and nobility.Garnet has been inlaid in the windows of some churches and monasteries.
Nowadays, garnet has been widely used in various fields. It is processed into a variety of jewelry and carved ornaments. Its bright red color adds elegance and dignity.
Healing Properties of Garnet-Why is it called the Women's Stone?
Garnet is known as the "female stone" for its effect of regulating qi and blood. It has the effect of promoting blood circulation and improving qi and blood deficiency. Therefore, it is helpful for women with cold hands and feet, irregular menstruation and menstrual pain, and is especially suitable for women with weak body and insufficient qi and blood. When the body's qi and blood circulation is good, the complexion and skin will become rosy and shiny, thus achieving the effect of beauty and beauty.
Garnet corresponds to the human body's root chakra, which is the most basic energy center, and almost all energy in the human body is dissipated through it. With the help of garnet.it increases one's own vitality and affinity, helps to restore physical strength, and also enhances vitality and relieves fatigue. For people who often work overtime or work all night, buying a garnet crystal can have a relieving effect.
The special symbolic significance of garnet
Garnet symbolizes honesty and sincerity. It is the birthstone of January.
Garnet is the lucky stone of Capricorn. Cautious and slightly dull Capricorn needs the vitality and sense of exploring new things brought by garnet.
In addition, garnet is also regarded as a commemorative item for 18 years of marriage, so 18 years of marriage is also called "Garnet Wedding".
