Description
Love and Friendship. With associations with the heart, blood, inner fire, and life force, garnets have long been considered symbols of love. Garnet symbolism also extends to friendship.
Garnet symbolizes perseverance and strength and is known as a “commitment stone,” which reinforces tenacity and commitment. The ancient Egyptians hailed garnets as a symbol of life. The stone was used for various medicinal purposes in the Middle Ages.