Garnet Pendants: January Birthstones

A symbolic gemstone that reminds us of the future and of promises made is the Garnet. Not only is the Garnet the official birthstone of January but it has repeatedly represented the start of something new and the end of something old in history.

This thesis with the Garnet is not new. Noah used garnet as a lamp on the bow of his ship as he traveled across a flooded earth. An act that became symptomatic of the end of something old and a pledge of a fresh existence, a new terrain, and a new foundation. Another strong correlation to Noah is the fact that Garnet gemstones can come in just about any color and each color is tied to a different geological region. A definite reminder of the rainbow God presented as a promise to Noah to never wipe out the earth again. For instance, Green garnets can be found in Russia and Africa and oranges from Sri Lanka and Namibia.

However, the garnet first began its voyage into the world of jewelry in 3100 B.C. when Egyptian artists would use the gemstones and handcraft jewelry. As a result, garnet pendants have become superb pieces of jewelry to give as a birthday gift. A great example is the above is Oval Shaped Contemporary Garnet Pendant from Apples of Gold Jewelry. This striking pendant securely holds a 0.60 carat garnet snuggly in 10k yellow gold prongs. Additionally, the pendant almost resembles an upside down heart hanging delicately from an 18 inch Singapore chain.

Another option includes a Heart Shaped Garnet and Diamond Drop Pendant (right) which uses its elegant symmetry and lines to display three .06 carat garnet gems and six .08 carat diamonds spaced perfectly; all hanging from an 18 inch 10K white gold Singapore chain. The exclusivity of this piece of white gold jewelry lays in the amalgamation of garnet gemstones and diamonds which give it a subtle yet magnificently graceful design.

Gemstone pendants can make extraordinary gifts for anyone; especially garnets because they embody much to their admirers, which makes it a faultless gemstone to represent the New Year; as well as our New Year resolutions.

Featured Left: Garnet Heart Clover Pendant in 14k white gold.

Sources: AGTA, Gemstone.org, and Wikipedia

Gemstone Pendants

Colorful jewelry will not only brighten up your day, but can also brighten up your face and  your wardrobe.  Many jewelry patrons are afraid to leave the secure feeling that comes with purchasing basic gold, silver, and diamond jewelry and explore other beautiful gemstone options; especially ones with an abundance of color.

Apples of Gold Jewelry has a great selection of Gemstone Pendants to get you out of your jewelry rut and into some color!  A faultless choice would be the lovely Garnet Heart Clover Pendant in 14k white gold.  This pendant comes in a assortment of white gold chain lengths, form 16 to 20 inches, that can allow the pendant to sit beautifully on any wearer’s chest.   The pendant itself is awe-inspiring.  Red heart shaped Garnet gemstones are craftily arranged in a circle using white gold prongs to give the appearance of a clover.  In the middle of the clover arrangement sits one single .01 carat diamond surround by a solid white gold circle.  Finishing off the look, all 3.50 carats of garnet gemstones are suspended from a white gold chain with a bold white gold ornament.

Another exceptional selection from Apples of Gold would have to be the Blue Topaz Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant, also in 14K white gold. This spectacular piece of jewelry includes an over-sized Blue Topaz pear shaped gemstone held in white gold prongs while hanging delicately from a v-shaped white gold piece studded with 4 diamonds at the base.   However, when the white gold chain is threaded through the pendant, a striking design is revealed. The chain forms a horizontal line between the v-shaped white gold pieces creating a look and feel of luxurious art.  Other technical specifications include 2.65 grams of white gold, 10.25 carat Blue Topaz, and .03 carats diamond total.

It’s hard to resist these colorful options or any others when browsing the attractive selection of gemstone jewelry at Apples of Gold.