Gemstone & Wire Tree 8", Garnet

Approximate height 8", weight 0.75lb

Beautiful clusters of Garnet 'leaves’ with branches made from bright non-tarnish, flexible wire, anchored in a natural wood base. This tree features 300 polished Garnet stones in an assortment of natural colors and shades, each one connected separately to its own branch. The wire branches are bendable so the tree can be shaped to your liking. Hand made in India.

Garnets are a group of silicate minerals found in metamorphic and igneous rock in many parts of the world, formed under the influence of pressure and heat. They have been valued as gemstones and used as abrasives for millennium.

Garnet is recognized as the official birthstone for the month of January. It is believed to contain many metaphysical qualities like love, friendship, trust, commitment, and protection. It is said to be a powerful energy source that restores balance and protects the wearer safe during travel.