*ATTENTION US CUSTOMERS, THIS SHIPS TARIFF FREE* An open raw garnet cuff copper or fine silver. It's approximately 2.5 inches in width and is adjustable with care. Garnet is January's birthstone - Sign is Capricorn and Aquarius *The word garnet comes from the Middle English word, ‘gernet,’ which means dark red. That term came from the Latin word ‘granatum,’ which means seed. Subsequently, the gemstone’s connection to seeds comes from the red seeds inside a pomegranate. *In ancient times many travelers carried a garnet to light up their path and it had the added bonus of serving as a protection against any catastrophe headed their way. The gemstone was used as a talisman for travelers.
