Under lamplight, garnet shifts from near-black to bright red. That's the charm of a garnet bracelet: a deep, warm red that dresses the wrist without ever shouting. Wear it for yourself, for that quiet fire, or give it, because garnet is a stone about the bonds between people.
Who to give a garnet bracelet to
January babies first: garnet is their birthstone, and our “Birth Month” bracelet offers it for that month. Then the person you love: garnet is the stone of loyalty and of love that grows over time, and it's the gemstone for a second wedding anniversary. “Infinite Love” pairs it with rose quartz and strawberry quartz; “Strength of the Heart” with rose quartz and carnelian. It's also a classic choice for Aries and Capricorn.
From pomegranate seeds to Frankish treasure
Split open a pomegranate: its tightly packed, dark red seeds gave the stone its name, from the Latin granatum. That red has lasted through the centuries, from Roman intaglios to the cloisonné jewelry of the early Middle Ages, when it ruled the finery of the Frankish elite. Legend made it a travel companion, tucked into luggage to bring you home safely. Garnet stands for vitality, drive and commitment, and it's linked to the root chakra.
Garnet alone or mixed?
For pure red, the “Life Force” bracelet is made from almandine garnet, one of the most common varieties in jewelry, in lengths from 17 to 21 cm. The “Abundance” wrap bracelet gives you a fuller take on the same red. Love warm colors? “Luck & Joy” sets it among tiger's eye, sunstone and carnelian, and “Success & Protection” pairs it with tiger's eye, tourmaline and smoky quartz.
Garnet is hard-wearing and doesn't mind sunlight: a little warm water, mild soap and a cloth bring back its shine. Everything about the stone is in our garnet guide. For more, see our garnet jewelry, our love and relationship bracelets and the birthstone bracelets.
