Natural Garnet from Tanzania - VERY LONG - Promotes happiness

Very long natural garnet necklace from Tanzania, first quality with faceted facets. The necklace has been professionally hand-knotted with a knot in each garnet bead. Silk-cotton blend thread was used. Material: Natural Garnet - FIRST QUALITY Bead shape: Circular faceted polished - VERY special Color: NATURAL Garnet - not dyed - VERY SPECIAL Garnet bead size: approximately 6/5 mm Necklace length: 140 cm - VERY LONG Gift box and protective pouch The photos are part of the description The display bust measures 22 cm in circumference (not for auction) Garnet is a mineral that often forms stones of other types, which is why it is found in metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks; it can also indicate hydrothermal alterations with silicates that are related to skarns. Belongs to a complex group of silicate minerals, which crystallize as tough and dense in the isometric crystal system. Its intense red color led to demand for this rock as a gemstone and semi-precious stone. This gemstone in ancient times was cut and worked as a gem of high value; for example, Vikings used them as jewelry for funerary ornaments. In contrast, the Crusaders decorated their armor with the stone to make themselves braver in battle, and victors adorned their swords and shields with the stone for protection. In Greek mythology, this stone plays an important role, as it is mentioned in the episode of Persephone's abduction to the Underworld. Also, in Hebrew and Muslim traditions the stone is praised for its splendor. In the Roman Empire and among the Egyptian Pharaohs, this rock was used to adorn mummified bodies in ancient Egypt, while the Romans set it in their rings that they used as seals to close valuable documents. Specifically in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, during the Victorian era in Europe, this mineral was very popular, as it was widely used in the making of jewelry garments. Psychological properties It is a stone that, on a psychological level, has excellent properties, as it attracts great joy, life force, courage, energy, self-confidence, and motivational strength. It is often associated with success and willpower. Therefore, it is considered a strong grounding stone; it is also attributed with the power to regenerate and release negative behavioral patterns, helps fight discouragement, failure, sadness, and emotional stability. It promotes self-respect and helps confront feelings of persecution and obstacles. For meditation purposes, it is a stone that helps a lot and allows past-life regressions. Physical properties Physically, the stone plays an important role, as it strengthens the heart and regulates blood circulation. Additionally, it increases blood plasma and, along with white blood cells, improves hemoglobin utilization. Another aspect improved is the capillary vessels, which are reinforced, repairing internal and external wounds more quickly and reducing skin irritations. This stone also helps to vigorize many organs of the body, such as the spleen, kidneys, and liver. It also stimulates the reproductive system and improves sexual potency, thereby protecting the reproductive organs. With garnet, treatments are also performed to combat buzzing in the ears, and at the bone level the stone helps treat pain and heaviness in joints, mineral loss in bones, hardening of an organ, and fractures. Thus the spine would be protected.

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