Red garnet necklaces were worn by the pharaohs in ancient Egypt.

There are many myths and legends surrounding the garnet. Garnets have been found in Bronze Age burial sites and many associate the stone with protection in the afterlife. There is also a legend that Noah hung a garnet on the ark to light his way through the dark and stormy nights of God’s wrath. And travellers have long carried garnets to ensure a safe, speedy homecoming. Like most red stones, the garnet is also linked to the heart, passion and blood, symbolizing vitality. Garnet is believed to bring benefits to the holders: During the Middle Ages, red stones were believed to stop bleeding and garnets were used to prevent or cure blood disorders and other illnesses. The garnet is also regarded as a stone of devotion; to your family, friends and yourself, and is often considered a gift of eternal love.