THE SUMMER FRUIT OF GEMSTONES
                     THE 
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FRUIT OF 
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I’m attracted to gemstones’ connectivity to our planet. Not just considering 
the millions of years they’ve 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. You’ll also read Jacinth 
or Hyacinth if you’re 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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Here’s 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).
Here’s one of my fav Pomegranate Summer 
Recipes Bravo Ottolenghi!
Enjoy a happy 2022 SIS’ter
 
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