January Birthstone

The January Birthstone is Garnet. There are nine varieties of Garnet, but the use in jewellery tends to be mainly Rhodolite, Spespertite, Hessonite and Grossularite.

Mythology of Garnets

Garnet has been widely regarded as a talisman since ancient times. It has been widely regarded throughout ancient Rome and Greece, and also throughout Sumaria, Sweden and Europe throughout the Middle Ages.

Warriors in the Middle Ages had Garnets set into their shields and sword hilts. This was thought to protect them from injury in battle. Many beautiful examples of the can be widely seen in Museums. One of the finest finds of examples of Anglo-Saxon examples was the Staffordshire Hoard. This was found in Hammerwich in 2009. Amulets were worn to bring luck and wealth to the wearer.

It has been used in jewellery in Egypt for over 5000 years.

Garnets in crystal healing

Its is said to;-

help in situations that appear to have no way out.

encourage us to see beyond our own narrow horizons and be committed to the good of the community.

promote self confidence and strength of character.

give courage, hope and trust.

helps with potency problems.

helps to move on in life and start again.

gives a wealth of new ideas, and helps to realize them in spite of resistance.

fortifies the power of regeneration of the body.

stabilizes the circulation and helps the immune system.

helps with the healing of internal and external wounds.

Look here to see what Garnet Jewellery I have at the present time.

January Birthstone