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Garnet
 Garnet, the most common color is a very deep red -- the color of a pomegranate seed. The Chinese called it the "pomegranate seed" rock. It also comes in different shades of green, pale to bright yellow, bright orange, and fine earth tones.
Garnet was known to be used since the Bronze Age. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used garnet in their jewelry as well.
It is believed that garnet has the power to illuminate the night and protect the wearer from evil. They were worn as talismans and for protection. It was reported that Noah used a garnet lantern to guide his ark through the darkness of night safely.
The traditional properties of garnet are health, removing negativity, awareness, commitment, regeneration, order, insight.
It is the modern, traditional, and cabochon birthstone for January.
It is the Zodiac stone for Aquarius (January 21 to February 21).
It is the 2nd wedding anniversary stone.
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