Garnet bead necklace 3 mm faceted

Total length approx. 41 cm · extendable to 45 cm · lobster clasp made of 925 sterling silver

This finely faceted garnet bead necklace glows in a deep, fiery red – a hue reminiscent of glowing embers, dark roses, and the warmth of a fireplace. The 3 mm beads shimmer in a rich dark red to purple, with a characteristic vitreous luster that makes each stone glow. The faceted surface enhances this intense glow and gives the necklace a powerful, sensual depth. A necklace that radiates vitality, passion, and inner strength – and that you simply love to wear.

Mineralogical Properties

Garnet is not a single mineral species, but a group of related silicates with similar crystal structures. The most important representatives are almandine, pyrope, hessonite, spessartine, grossular, andradite, and uvarovite. The characteristic red color – from warm orange-red to deep dark red to purple – arises depending on the variety from iron and manganese ions in the crystal lattice. The Mohs hardness, depending on the variety, is 6.5 to 7.5. Garnet crystallizes in the cubic system and exhibits a characteristic vitreous luster with high refractive index. Important occurrences are India, Sri Lanka, Czech Republic (Bohemian Garnet/Pyrope), Madagascar, Tanzania, Brazil, and Russia.

Healing & Energetic Properties

Garnet is considered in crystal healing as a powerful stone of life energy, resilience, and willpower – a fiery companion for all who wish to unfold their vitality and inner strength. The following effects are attributed to it:

• strengthens your resilience and willpower in difficult times
• helps you to strengthen, balance, and consciously live your sexuality
• activates and enlivens you – ideal for exhaustion and lack of drive
• stimulates your circulation, blood formation, and metabolism
• physically: according to literature, supports the blood and circulatory system as well as metabolism; traditionally also used for states of exhaustion and for general revitalization

In chakra theory, red garnet (almandine, pyrope) is assigned to the root chakra and the sacral chakra – it grounds you, strengthens your vitality, and helps you to live with passion and energy.

Care & Note

Clean your necklace with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid contact with chemicals and perfume, as well as strong mechanical stress. Information on healing properties is based on the tradition of crystal healing and does not replace medical treatment.