Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Garnet - The January Birthstone

Garnet - The January Birthstone 

Giving a piece of jewelry containing a birthstone gem will bring the wearer with good luck and protection. Monthly birthstones symbolize the month of birth according to the Gregorian Calendar. What is the Birth stone for January? The following old poem provides the answer! And this page provides some information about the meaning of the January gem stone, the color, symbolism and significance of this lovely birth stone:
 
January Birthstone poem - the Garnet
"By her who is this month was born
No gem save garnets shall be worn
They will ensure her constancy
True friendship and fidelity."

Properties of the Garnet
 
For those who were born in the month of January the garnet is the traditional birthstone. The January birthstone poem reflects some of the properties with which the garnet is associated - purity, truth, faithfulness and friendship. The Traditional Metaphysical Properties for the January Birthstone Garnet are  awareness, commitment, regeneration, insight and removing negativity. The healing properties of the January birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the blood, heart, lungs and infection. The garnet is also used to enhance sensuality and sexuality.


Stop by The Gold Mine today to see how beautiful the January birthstone really is!

Sincerely,

Bill Warren, Owner/Registered Gemologist
The Gold Mine
545 Main ST. Hudson, NC 28638
828-726-1009

www.hudsongoldmine.com
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