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Antique Garnet Necklace
An antique garnet necklace can be a great addition to any jewelry collection. Garnets have been prized since antiquity for both their beauty as well as their powers. Today, garnet necklaces from the 1800’s and 1900’s are prized for their craftsmanship and beauty.
The most popular type of necklaces are those made with hand set blood red garnets. There are many different styles from simple to ornate and they are in fairly good supply, although the best and most ornate will be hard to find and command a premium price. As with anything antique, when shopping for garnet necklaces make sure you buy pieces that are in the best condition possible.
The crusaders were said to bring garnets on their journeys as it was said they could heal wounds. In the middle ages, garnets were sold in pharmacies and many people used them to cleanse their blood and make them immune to poisons. Many people think of garnet as the stone of the heart and blood and wear it to heal a broken heart or for use with diseases of the blood and heart.
Today, the antique garnet necklace is prized mostly for it’s visual appeal. These necklaces of years gone by have a timeless beauty and are suitable for modern day wear and collecting.
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