Garnet is a beautiful stone that was used a
protective talisman by travelers and explorers.
Garnets are traditionally considered to red but
can also be found in green varieties. The most
famous green variety is Tsavorite.
Carl Faberge, the famous Russian jeweler loved
the green variety found in the Urals and often
used it in his designs.
Garnets were very popular in the Victorian era
and is often found in jewelry designed from that
time period.
Garnet is the birthstone for January.