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Garnet
is considered the gem of faith, constancy and truth. The name
Garnet comes from the Latin word "granatus", which
means "seedlike" or "having many seeds due
to a garnet crystal's resemblance to pomegranate seeds.
Histroically,
the color of red gems suggested blood to primitive cultures,
and red garnets were thought to stop bleeding and cure inflammation.
They were believed to have the powers to smooth discord between
enemies and to prevent bloodshed.
Garnet
occurs in every color of the spectrum, except blue, and each
of these colors are permissible to wear for the January birthstone.
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