Garnet and Amethyst for the 6th Anniversary

The Garnet gemstone symbolises eternal friendship and trust. Amethyst is an ancient gemstone that was favoured by the Greeks and the Egyptians who hailed it as the stone of good luck. Read on to find out more about these two 6th anniversary gemstones – garnet and amethyst, what they look like, their symbolism and where to buy garnet and amethyst jewellery.

What do Garnet and Amethyst look like?

Garnets have a striking resemblance to the pomegranate seed. Hence, this gemstone was named as garnet (derived from Latin ‘garatnus’ for ‘seed’). Garnets come in a vivid range of colours – from transparent dark-red to a vibrant green.

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Amethyst is a beautiful crystalline quartz in fascinating shades of purple, lilac or mauve. This striking-looking gemstone has been coveted by priests, royalty and commoners alike down the ages, right from Biblical times.

History and a little background…

Garnets date back to the Bronze Age. It is said that Noah made use of a garnet lantern to help steer his Ark in the dark, rainy nights. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans wore a lot of garnets in their jewellery. The garnet was highly popular as a protective talisman and was worn by explorers and wanderers.

Amethyst derives its name from the Greek word for ‘not drunken’ as wearing this stone was believed to offer protection against becoming intoxicated. The ancient Egyptians wore the amethyst to protect their minds from negative feelings. The amethyst is also known as the Bishop’s Stone and is worn by Catholic Bishops till date.

Rich, deep rouge garnet is gorgeous against silver or pewter in jewellery or trinket boxes

Significance and Symbolism of Garnet and Amethyst

Garnet symbolises eternal friendship and trust. It is also a stone of purity and truth as well as a symbol of love and compassion. Wearing a garnet is recommended in crystal therapy for those suffering from depression and who wish to attain financial success in business ventures.

Amethyst has stood as a symbol of piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom since ancient times. The amethyst was also hailed as the gemstone of good luck and love. Wearing an amethyst was believed to calm the mind and allow the wearer to exercise self-control over undesirable passions.