january birthstone | garnet
The name garnet is derived from the Latin word granatum or pomegranate. A variation of Latin word garanatus translates to seed-like. At some traditional Turkish weddings, a pomegranate is thrown to the ground. The number of seeds that fall loose indicates the number of children that will be conceived.
- Garnets represent love and devotion.
- Pearls are believed to attract vitality and virility.
- Garnets are believed to bring balance and regeneration.
