A silver-plated cross pendant decorated with small, deep red garnet stones. It comes on a fine silver-coloured chain about 45 cm long. The whole necklace weighs about 9 g and was made in India.
Deep red garnets
The dark red stones make a strong contrast with the silvery cross. You can wear it with black, navy or cream clothes, for special occasions and for every day. In winter the red shows well under the collar of a dark coat, and its colour makes it a popular choice for Valentine's Day.
Garnet was a favourite of the old Bohemian jewellers, and “Bohemian garnet” is still a well-known name. It is a hard stone that stands up well to everyday wear.
Pomegranates and garnets
The name garnet comes from the Latin granatum, meaning pomegranate. People of old compared the red crystals to the seeds of the fruit, and the Hungarian name keeps the same link.
For a January birthday
Garnet is the birthstone for January. If you are looking for a gift for someone born in January, this cross can be a personal present. It also suits Christmas, as red and silver go so well with the season. In many families a godparent gives a cross for a confirmation, and this one fits that occasion too. On most people the chain of about 45 cm reaches the collarbone.
Silver plating covers the metal in a thin layer; the cross is not solid silver. The chain comes with it, so as a gift it can be worn straight away. To keep it bright, take it off before bathing, and put it away laid out flat so the chain doesn't tangle.