Garnet Ring / January Birthstone Ring

Garnets are ancient gemstones prized for their deep, blood-red colors and rich folklore. Traced back to 3000 B.C., the name comes from the Latin "granatum" (pomegranate seed) due to their striking resemblance. Highly valued across cultures, they symbolize protection, loyalty, and eternal devotion.

Because of their rich, ruby-like color, they were historically associated with the heart. Medieval healers utilized them to cure melancholy, calm the blood, and even placed them directly in wounds to stop bleeding.

In Roman and medieval eras, both Western and Eastern warriors wore or used garnets in battle, believing the stone granted protection, courage, and victory.

In Greek mythology, Hades offered Persephone a pomegranate seed to bind her to the Underworld. Consequently, the stones are often exchanged as tokens of deep, unwavering love.

This ring will have you falling in love, it is set with a purplish-red garnet set in a solitaire setting. Garnets rank between 6.5 and 7.5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale and are resilient and durable enough for rings, necklaces, and daily adornment. This ring would be perfect for someone looking for a birthstone ring or just a colourful diamond alternative.

The garnet measures 6mm round and is estimated to weigh 1.0 cts. The garnet is a natural earth mined gemstone.

The ring is set in 10K yellow gold and is hallmarked on the inside of the shank for metal purity and manufacturer's trademark. The ring is stamped 10 K Michael Hill. Michael Hill Jeweller was founded in 1979 by Sir Michael Hill and his wife, Lady Christine, in Whangārei, New Zealand. Today, the global brand operates over 300 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States.

Ring Size: 7.5 US (Can be resized for an additional fee)
Item Weight: 1.74 g