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At the Bead Traders, we know you’ll love our Garnet Beads as much as we do. That’s because we proudly offer premium-quality gemstone beads, beading supplies, and online beads at great prices. Since we purchase in volume, you always get the best prices because we pass the savings on to you. Ask any one of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives for help if you have any questions, or visit our wholesale beads page to learn more about bulk discounts.
History
The garnet gemstone has been utilized for its beauty and hardness since at least the Bronze Age. The ancient Romans utilized the garnet stone as a decorative jewel to add to pottery, ritualistic statues, sword hilts and daggers, and even in the creation of enamels and glazes. The King of Saxony purportedly possessed a garnet stone of over 465 carats. Considered a bohemian stone, not only for its boho sensibility and color but also for its roots in Bohemian culture. Many churches and castles built in Bohemia feature majestic and lofty interiors accented by garnet.
In some traditions, it is even said that Noah used a garnet lantern to navigate flood waters during the night. Garnet is later mentioned in ancient Hebrew tradition as one of the 12 gems in the breastplate of Aaron. In Christian histories, the blood of Christ is represented by the blood red of the garnet stone.
Garnet Beads Meaning
Garnet gemstones are said to promote business success. They have been used for their protective powers, as well as their positive energy attributes. Its protective powers have often been used by travelers as a means of safekeeping. The garnet stone promotes purity and truth. It has been utilized for its cleansing properties, even for the human body, including the thyroid and spleen.
Garnet is the birthstone of the first month, January. It is also the celebration stone for the second anniversary of marriage. A stone for beginnings appropriately finds its etymology in the Latin for “seed-like.” Its initial comparison to a seed was for its similarity to a pomegranate before quickly becoming associated with the newness and emergence.
Popular Creations Using Garnet Beads
For centuries, artists and designers have used garnet beads for jewelry making. Whether for garments, adornments, or to add interest to weapons, this beautiful gemstone has been revered for its properties. Here are a few ideas of what you can create using this type of natural gemstone:
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Garnet Beads Necklaces
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Garnet Rosary Beads and other type sof prayer bead items
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Garnet birthstone jewelry
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Garnet earrings
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And much more
Types of Garnet Beads
We offer a wide variety of colors, cuts, and styles of garnet beads. This includes faceted, plain, teardrop, marquise, oval, and pear beads. With such a plethora of designs, we’re sure you’ll find exactly what you're looking for.
Color
Garnet beads and gemstones convey a rich, deep, red luminescence, yet the term refers more to a family of stones than to one specific mineral. For this reason, garnet beads are available in a wide range of colors displaying reds, browns, oranges, and even greens. The only color you won’t find a garnet bead in is blue.
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Red garnet beads
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Green garnet beads
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Orange/Hessonite garnet beads
Shape & Size
From teardrops and hearts to cubes and tubes and everything in between, we carry a wide selection of natural garnet beads to fulfill your creative vision.
Faceted or Unfaceted
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Faceted garnet beads: the more facets, the more light reflecting surfaces you will have. View our array of faceted beads online.
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Un-faceted garnet beads
Polished or Natural Garnet Stone Beads
When your piece calls for a more “earthy” and “raw” feel, our natural garnet beads and focal beads add the beauty you seek.
Polished and smooth garnet bead options give a more formal look to your piece.
Shop Our Collection of Garnet Beads For Sale
Choose the Bead Traders for all your bead needs. We believe that high-quality beads shouldn’t break your budget. Our garnet beads, like all of our gemstone beads, are backed by our Value Pledge. For your unique craft and jewelry projects, choose the Bead Traders.