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Article: January Birthstone: Garnet

January Birthstone: Garnet - Vardy's Jewelers - Cupertino Bay Area Vardy's Jewelers

January Birthstone: Garnet

Garnet refers to a group of minerals including pyropealmandinespessartineandradite and grossular. Pyrope and Almandine range in color from orange with hints of red to a vivid purple. Spesarite comes in a variety of orange shades; andradite in yellow and green. Grossular has a wide range of colors including colorless to an intense green known as Tsavorite (one of our particular favorites here at Vardy’s Jewelers).

GARNET: MEANING & ANCIENT LORE

  • Garnets are considered the birthstone of good health, wealth and happiness.
  • In Indian culture, garnets help diminish negative feelings, boost self-confidence and promote mental clarity, creative thinking and peace of mind.
  • Garnets are thought to reduce inflammatory diseases and guard against heart conditions.

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February Birthstone: Amethyst - Vardy's Jewelers - Cupertino Bay Area Vardy's Jewelers
Amethyst

February Birthstone: Amethyst

Amethyst is the name given to crystalline quartz in shades of purple. The name amethyst comes from the Greek word ‘amethystos’ which means “not intoxicate”; this gave rise to a common

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