Red Garnet Pendant

Garnet is a group of different colored gemstones with similar crystal structure and chemism.
The main representatives of the garnet group are: Almandine, Pyrope, Spessartine, Grossular, Andradite and Uwarowite.

The name garnet (lat. grain) probably refers to the often granular appearance of the crystals or is related to the similarity to the blossoms of the pomegranate tree. The classic garnet is popularly known as the "carbuncle stone", the red garnet representatives almandine and pyrope.

Garnet stands for resistance and willpower and helps to live one's sexuality. According to relevant literature, almandine garnet makes active and stimulates circulation, blood formation and metabolism.