Bohemian Garnet Beads and Jewelry

Bohemian garnet beads and jewelry have been popular since the middle ages. Reputed to have healing properties it is thought to protect the wearer from accidents and was often worn by travelers in ancient times. It is believed to increase blood circulation and help heal blood toxicity and food poisoning as well as increase positivity and self esteem.

Bohemian garnet beads and other jewelry styles became very popular in the Victorian era. The victorians favored a deep dark red in bohemian style setting of many small stones clustered together. They liked to wear earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pins and rings and this jewelry is quite valuable today.

Bohemian garnet beads are prized for their deep blood red color, but garnets actually come in many colors - pink, green, orange, red and purplish red. It is a rather hard stone making it well suited for use in jewelry. It's fiery beauty is attributed to it's highly refractive qualities.

Bohemian garnet beads can be used in many combinations to make unique and beautiful jewelry. They can be strung on a single or double strand necklace for a striking presentation, or combined with other semi precious gemstones such as pearls, quartz, or onyx. They are even combined with precious gems in many fine jewelry settings. Any piece of jewelry that contains garnets is sure to be a winner in my book!

Care should be taken when cleaning your bohemian garnet beads. Never use harsh chemicals on gemstones. It is usually best to clean them by rubbing with a soft cotton cloth. I do not recommend submersing your string of beads in any liquid (even plain water) as the moisture can get trapped inside the beads and eat away at the string eventually causing the jewlry to break and beads will fly everywhere! If you must clean them with liquid, dip a q-tip in the liquid and dab it onto the beads. Always store your beads away from other jewels so they don't get scratched. The best bet is to store them in a soft pouch all by themselves.

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