“What can we gain by sailing to the moon if we are not able to cross the abyss that separates us from ourselves?

This is the most important of all voyages of discovery, and without it, all the rest are not only useless, but disastrous...”

~Thomas Merton

According to legend, Garnet promotes long-lasting love, gives its wearer guidance, prevents depression...(partial list)

Garnet is given as a symbol of: consistency, perseverence, and good health.

Garnet is used as a power stone. Many energy healers say that it supports the basic chakra which is associated with power and prosperity. (and it was also my dear Mom's birthstone - January)

~ from a site named "Jewelry Mall"

I've always preferred semi-precious gemstones to precious most especially 'MOONSTONE', amber, amethyst, crystal/quartz over diamond, and GARNET over ruby. The garnet's color is so much richer deeper in depth of color. ~ PMC