Description
Round Garnet Bead Strands. The word “garnet” comes from the 14th century Middle English word gernet, meaning “dark red.” The word is derived from Latin granatum, which means “seed,” and is called so because of the gemstone’s resemblance to the beautiful red seeds of the pomegranate. Color ranges from deep almandine to rhodolite’s purplish-red.
According to the American Gem Society, garnets are so durable, remnants of garnet jewelry have been found dating as far back as the Bronze Age. In 3100 BC, the Egyptians inlaid garnet in jewelry and carvings, and referred to it as the symbol of life. Garnets were very popular with Romans in the 3rd and 4th centuries. Warriors, ancient healers, and wise men wore them for protection and even placed garnets in wounds, praising their healing powers.
