Garnet The birthstone for January, garnet, has stone meanings such as "truth," "passion," "friendship," "prosperity," "fruitfulness," "fidelity," and "love." It is believed to represent unwavering affection and friendship, faithfulness, and the fruition of effort, leading to success. It is also said to protect against negative energy and to have effects on mental and physical well-being. In the West, garnet is popular as a stone representing "unchanging love," and there is a custom of giving garnet as a wedding anniversary gift on the 2nd and 18th anniversaries. This custom is said to have originated in medieval Europe, when knights of the Crusades gave their wives back home garnets to keep their chastity. Garnet is also called "pomegranate stone" (zakuroishi), and comes in various colors besides red, but red garnet is still popular in Japan and is used in many jewelry pieces. In India, garnet was thought to symbolize vitality. Material, Size Power Stone Garnet 10mm beads Wrist size 18-12cm This is a natural stone without any dyeing. ✧*。٩(ˊωˋ*)و✧*。 Color...Red Material...Natural stone Stone material...Garnet Bracelet/Bangle...Bracelet...Red