Garnets come in a variety of colors--including red, orange, yellow, green blue, purple and brown--with
red being the most familiar. The garnet has a long history; it is said that Noah used a garnet lantern to help him steer his ark at night. Early explorers traveled carrying a garnet, as it was believed to be a protective stone and capable of lighting up the night to protect its carrier from dangers.
It is also a January birthstone. For these reasons, the stone is popular set
into rings and other jewelry. or below for your
womens garnet ring.
