Natural crystals in their raw, unpolished form are believed to possess a powerful energy and spiritual essence. Untouched by human intervention, these crystals are thought to retain the pure and authentic vibrations of the Earth, connecting us to the natural world and enhancing our spiritual connection and energetic experiences.
Red Garnet is associated with love and friendship. Red Garnet is said to bring courage, creative energy, vitality, abundance, flow, change, and awareness as well as emotional balance. It is also said to dissolve ingrained behavior patterns and outworn ideas that no longer serve, bypassing resistance or self-induced unconscious sabotage.
MEANINGS AND PROPERTIES:
Garnet: Courage. Friendship. Emotional Balance.
💚 In Hinduism and Buddhism, red garnets are believed to bring good luck. In Tibet garnets are believed to increase longevity and in China they are believed to protect against evil spirits.
💚 Also known as the 'Traveler's Stone', Garnet was believed to have been used by Noah while navigating the Ark, providing guidance and protection.
💚 In crystal energy work, Red Garnet is connected with the Root Chakra, Sacral and Heart Chakra but it purifies and energizes all Chakras. The garnet stones can help with inner fire, passion, energy, creativity, and love.
SIZING REFERENCE
Size *All sizes are approximate. *Each one of a kind crystal will vary.
(1) Rough piece size:
📏 .5 -1"
📏1.2-2.5cm
WHY IT'S AWESOME? Garnet is truly remarkable! It exists in almost every color of the rainbow, except blue. Experts anticipate exciting new discoveries in garnet varieties. Over the past fifty years, new blends have emerged in East Africa, with the potential for more to be found. Identifying garnets can be challenging due to their wide range of overlapping colors, making color alone insufficient. According to legend, garnet holds a special significance in love. In Greek mythology, Hades gave Persephone a pomegranate seed (symbolizing red garnet) to ensure her safe return and signify the healing of lovers' wounds.
WHAT IS RED GARNET? Red garnet is created when aluminum-rich sedimentary rock undergoes intense heat and pressure in volcanic environments. It belongs to a diverse group of stones, including Almandine, Pyrope, Spessartite, Grossular, Andradite, and Uvarovite. Almandine Garnet is the most commonly found variety and comes in different colors, but the dark red shade is what we typically think of. Andradites are especially rare and have more sparkle than diamonds due to their high dispersion. Uvarovites are the rarest in the garnet family, with a beautiful dark green color resembling emeralds.
WHERE IT'S FOUND? Garnets are found in Europe, USA (Arizona and New Mexico), South Africa, and Australia. The discovery of Bohemian garnet deposits in central Europe around 1500 led to a jewelry explosion for nearly 300 years. Noteworthy specimens include almandine garnets from Gore Mountain, New York, reaching a diameter of 23.6 inches (60 cm), and rare spessartites in Brazil, weighing several pounds with beautiful transparency and rich color. Typical garnets range from half an inch to an inch in diameter.
MYSTIC LORE, LEGEND & DISCLAIMER: Through the ages, crystals and stones have been collected and prized for their timeless beauty, for their rich history and even their potential spiritual and metaphysical properties! We love the idea that crystals may have mystical properties, but please be aware... nothing we sell comes with any sort of mystical guarantee! 😉
