Stone Name: African Turquoise & Garnet
Stone Size: 4mm/3-8mm
Stone Color: Multi/Green/Red
 
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Base Cord: 2mm Dark Brown
Crossed Cord: 1.5mm Dark Brown
Thread: Beige
 
Metaphysical Properties: African Turquoise may help with transformation, personal growth, spiritual expansion, emotional balance, and chakra alignment. Garnet may help with enhancing passion, protection, grounding, confidence, and manifestation.
Chakra: African Turquoise-Third Eye, Throat Garnet-Root, Heart
Birthstone/Zodiac: African Turquoise-Capricorn, Sagittarius Garnet-January/Capricorn, Leo
 
African Turquoise, as the name suggests, is primarily mined in Africa. However, it is not true turquoise, it is actually a type of jasper and a member of the quartz family. The ancient Egyptians used African Turquoise in jewelry and amulets, valuing its vibrant color and believed metaphysical properties. Today, many consider this stone to be lucky, often associated with attracting good fortune and prosperity. It is also used by some to balance the aura, promote positive energy, and cleanse negativity.
 
Garnet can be found in the United States, South America, Madagascar, Africa, Russia, Pakistan, and India. According to some legends, Garnets are among the most ancient amulets, once worn by Egyptian pharaohs and considered powerful symbols of life. Revered across many cultures, Garnets were used not only in jewelry, but also in abrasives, and even for protection against the plague. Remarkably, they were at times fashioned into bullets, believed to carry mystical power.