Dark red, glossy and enigmatic, can you refuse a garnet gemstone?

Garnet has been around since the Bronze Age and is found across the world from India to America to Africa. A tough gemstone, garnet is used to make rings, necklaces, earrings and much more.

At Rings.org.uk, we think garnet rings are second only to ruby rings for the ultimate Valentines gift or even a Valentines engagement ring for the one you love. Find out more about garnet rings in our top 10 reasons to choose garnet rings below.

Top 10 reasons to choose garnet rings:

# 1 – Dark red, glossy and enigmatic, the appeal of garnet rings surely lies in the intriguing colouring reminiscent of garnet’s sister gemstone, the fiery ruby.

# 2 – Red garnet gemstones are known for their ability to display power and passion. Garnet rings represent truth, love and desire.

# 3 – Rings containing garnet make sensuous engagement rings, eternity rings and anniversary rings. Garnet is also the nominated gemstone to celebrate 2^nd wedding anniversaries.

# 4 – Garnet rings are gifts suitable for those born in January and the star sign Capricorn. Garnet rings are said to bring luck and good fortune to those who share their birth month with this treasured gemstone.

# 5 – In health, garnet rings and garnet jewellery are said to enhance the sensuality and sexuality.  The rich gemstone brings forward good feelings of success and happiness.

# 6 – Garnet gemstones are often used to heal the body, especially the heart, lungs and fighting infection. Wearing a garnet ring is a popular suggestion to help guard against depression.

# 7 – Garnet rings are unisex rings that can be worn by men, women and children alike.

# 8 – To enhance awareness, insight and personal regeneration, your garnet rings can be worn on any finger and this adds to the healing properties of this special gemstone.

# 9 – Garnet rings are the perfect gift for friends and lovers. This Valentines, consider a garnet ring for your proposal and check our size guide for the perfect fit.

# 10 – Although garnet rings are predominantly red and dark red, garnet is also found in shades of yellow, orange, green, brown and almost-black. Choose your favourite garnet rings at Rings.org.uk and you’ll find rings you can treasure for a lifetime.

This article was created for Rings.org.uk – the leading rings comparison site over 10,000 rings, garnet rings and many more rings to choose from. If you enjoyed this article take a look at our Top 10 Reasons To Choose Ruby Rings as well.

Happy New Year Capricorns! January is your birth month and the time of the year when your lucky garnet gemstone should be worn every day to fill your life with friendship, passion and sensuality. Rings containing garnet are also perfect to celebrate 2^nd wedding anniversaries as garnet is the nominated stone for this occasion.

Garnet is also featured in the year long Gregorian Birthstone Poem. In January’s verse, garnet is quoted to ensure constancy and fidelity.

By her who in January was born
No gem save garnets shall be worn
They will ensure her constancy
True friendship and fidelity

(Published in 1870 by Tiffany & Co, author unknown)

Garnet rings are popular with men and women alike. The dark red garnet rings glowing on your fingers are the sister stone to ruby and represent your true love and desire. Choose your garnet rings from the sensuous collection at Rings.org.uk.