Indicator mineral for diamonds: Garnets and diamonds form under high pressure and/or high temperature, so prospectors often look for the more abundant garnet in the hope of finding a new source of diamonds.
Weapon: In the past, garnets were fired from guns. Can you imagine using such a pretty stone as a weapon?
Illumination: According to legend, Noah used a garnet lantern to light up the way for the Ark and steer it during the night.
I'm sure you will agree that these pieces by members of the Starving Artists Team are fabulous uses for garnets.
Featuring artisan handmade creations by the etsy starving artists jewelry team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current etsy shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com.
8 comments:
Interesting use of garnets, both historically and by the SATeam
Very interesting and fabulous facts, gorgeous designs by the team!
Can I have one of each please? Can't decide which one I like best *g
Such an ancient and beautiful part of jewelry history.
Some very interesting facts - thanks for the history lesson!
Great post and great pieces!
Great garnets.
Garnet is one of my favourite stones, I can't get enough!
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