Pharaohs in ancient Egypt wore red garnet necklaces, while nobility and clergy in the Middle Ages had a preference for the gem, Geological Institute of America reports. In ancient Rome ...
Garnet is January's birthstone. Its name derives from the medieval Latin " granatus ," meaning "pomegranate," according to ...
In fact, red garnet has been highly regarded throughout history. Pharaohs in ancient Egypt wore red garnet necklaces, while nobility and clergy in the Middle Ages had a preference for the gem, ...