Garnet Beads

Garnet bead is a wear and tear kind of bead which can easily stand for day-today application. It is perfect for all occasion as it has the ideal quality to be used for any kind of jewelry making. The term "Garnet" comes from the Latin word "granatus" which symbolized a seed-like structure. Basically, garnet is a deep red colored gemstone that is commonly used in antique jewelry. It can also be found in shades of yellow, green, pink, white and gray. It is commonly found with diamond, under the same intense temperature and pressure.

Garnet is considered as a symbol for fire, courage, grace, truth, faith, compassion, constancy and integrity. Garnet is also said to facilitate the bloodstream, combat depression and laziness. Kenya, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Brazil, Canada, Spain and U.S. are the major productive regions of Garnet.

Different Color of Garnet Beads :
Garnet beads are used to express the overwhelming feelings of heart. These beads are found in a variety of colors and color combinations like orange, black, brownish-red, white, grey, voilet, green, yellow, red, wine red and many other shades of colors.

Garnet beads can also be used in combination with other materials to give a mind blowing appearance. The most popularly combined materials with garnet beads are brass, gold, steel, white gold, sterling silver, rhodium, vermeil, platinum, rose gold, double toned, etc.

Special Features
The garnet beaded gemstones have many golden features which are :

• Gleaming brilliance due to a high refraction of light.
• Formed under high temperatures and pressures.
• Indicator mineral for diamonds.
• Resistance to wear and tear.
• Wide application areas.

Significance
Garnet beads, like other stone beads, have got their own set of important facts. Few of these facts are listed below :

• l Lucky for success in business
• Keeps the family safe
• Showers wealth
• Increases IQ level
• Encourages education
• Brings joy, good health & prosperity
• Balances solitude & peace
• Used for healing therapy
• Stimulates bloodstream & pituitary glands
• Combats depression

Usage
Garnet beads, because of their unique properties, have a wide range of application. These are used in the making of almost all jewelry item such as rings, pendants, bracelets, earrings, loose gems, necklaces, pins, brooches, anklets and other body accessories.