This beautiful triple strand choker measures 17 inches long; 14 inches of it are the three strands of garnet beads. Natural, but with tiny natural cleavages in some of the stones.
30+ years old imported from Nepal.
One strand is comprised of 42 garnet beads in a free-form pebble shape. Each bead approximately measures 6.5mm wide by 9mm long with 12 Tibetan silver spacer beads.
The second strand is comprised of faceted 3mm rondelle garnet beads with 9 Tibetan silver spacer beads.
The third strand is comprised of approximately 53 hand-cut rectangular garnet beads alternating with Tibetan silver spacer beads.
Garnet meaning:
The word garnet comes from granatum, which is Latin for pomegranate.
Garnets are all about getting comfortable with fame, enjoying life to the fullest, and being honored by your peers. Great gem for those in the entertainment industry. Helps introverts feel more comfortable in public.
Garnet healing properties:
Physiologically, it strengthens your thyroid, heart, liver and kidneys. Helps alleviate sexual issues.
Garnet provides more strength and protection. Clears negative thought forms.
Nice January birthstone necklace. What January Capricorn or Aquarian wouldn't want a garnet birthstone necklace?