Dragonfly Brooch Garnet Sterling Silver authentic 925 stamped

authentic Dragonfly Brooch Sterling Silver 925 stamped

A dragonfly treasures a garnet gem, which represents January´s birthstone.

.925 Sterling silver.

Approx Length: 4.6cm
Approx Wide: 3.2cm
Approx Deep: 0.8cm


Approx Weight: 5.3g

Stone: Garnet
Garnet has long been thought of as a travelers' stone. In fact, Noah's Ark is said to have had a garnet lantern to help navigate during the night. In traditional Hindu belief systems, garnet is associated with the first chakra, or the "root chakra", which is positioned at the base of the spine. The root chakra when clear is associated with healthy sexual activity and feelings of security and stability. Garnet is also thought to promote successful business, encourage compassion and aid self-confidence. Garnet is said to have the ability to heal the blood and encourage good circulation. Garnet is the traditional birthstone for January, the zodiacal stone for Aquarius and the second anniversary stone.

In ancient times, garnet and other red gemstones cut en cabochon were called 'carbuncle', which is not the prettiest of names because it was also used to define pus-filled boils, but nevertheless, were used as 'friendship gems'. The Latin word, "carbunculus" alludes to a burning piece of coal or ember. This may have been used to refer to garnet because of its bright color.


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