THE SUMMER FRUIT OF GEMSTONES

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THE SUMMER FRUIT OF GEMSTONES

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Im attracted to gemstones connectivity to our
planet. Not just considering the millions of
years theyve taken to form in the deep dark
heart of our earth, but the colours they reflect
in other parts of nature. Take the Garnet The
Garnets name comes from the Latin granatum,
which means grain. When the stone is cut in its
typical cabochon (domed) style, it amazingly
resembles the translucent red seeds of the
Pomegranate. 
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• It's the birthstone of our babes born in January,
  many happy returns to you!
• Gifted, a Garnet is said to honour the
  receiver with both loyalty and constant
  affection. It's also said to encourage business
  success!

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AND AS ALL GOOD GEMSTONES, GARNETS HAVE SOME
LEGENDARY TALES YOU MAY NOT HAVE
ENCOUNTERED. Garnet, the Stone of Light Legend
has it that a large Garnet adorned a pedestal in
the middle of Noah's Ark. The brightness of the
stone was said to illuminate the sea, allowing
the ship to travel safely through the
night. Youll also read Jacinth or Hyacinth if
youre in the bible. Garnet, The Stone of
Warriors  Talismans featuring Garnets were set
into signet rings, belt buckles and other
personal objects to protect warriors during
battle, in order to bring them peace when they
returned.
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Some children in Greece still carry them to
protect them from drowning. Garnet, The Stone of
Medicine During the 1600s, surgeons placed
Garnets near wounds as it was believed that they
would stop blood loss and haemorrhages. And
Native American healers believed that Garnets had
protective powers against injury and poison. A
very Famous Garnet Jackie Kennedy Onassis owned
a cabochon cut flower brooch, which was auctioned
for US145,000 at Sotheby's in 1996.
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Easy wear, easy care Garnets strongly refract
the light, so have stayed popular for a long
time.A strong stone that can be worn daily, a
soft cloth will clean it back to brilliance.
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• Precious
• Rhodolite Garnet for Creativity
• Traditional Rose Cut Heart
• A choice of Earrings, Necklace and Rings
• Set in 925 Silver or 22ct Gold Vermeil
• Design with a touch of Mexico and Baz Luhrmann
  Romeo Juliet - symbolic of preciousness of all
  kinds of love
• Goodness in every sale with a donation direct to
  the Artisans

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• Andaman
• Almandine coloured Garnets (blue/purple)
• Delicate facet cut to refract the light
• Necklace with a double lock
• Set in 925 Silver
• Namesake is the Andaman sea, Thailand, home to
  over 150 islands and rich with coral reefs
• Goodness in every sale with a donation to the
  Australian Marine Conservation Society

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• Heres to 2022 being the year of the long awaited
  journeys around the planet.
• The Garnet is said to protect travellers and was
  historically exchanged between friends as tokens
  that they would meet again. So until we meet
  again, back to the luscious summer Pomegranate,
  in season now in Australia (wink wink).
• Heres one of my fav Pomegranate Summer Recipes
  Bravo Ottolenghi!
• Enjoy a happy 2022 SISter

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Thank You

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