Marsala - Pantone’s Color of 2015
Garnet reflects Pantone’s Color of 2015, Marsala. A robust red with hints of brown, Marsala communicates warmth and a rich elegance. Here are some facts you may not know about this rich colored gemstone. Garnet for January Whether you favor Mozambique or Rhodolite garnet, January’s birthstone encompasses a wealth of beauty and lore. Named for the Latin word granatium meaning “pomegranate,” garnet refers to the vibrant red of the seeds. In the Jewish Talmud, a ‘midrash’ (story) about the “Great Flood” records that a radiant red garnet safely steered Noah’s Ark through the thunderous storms and endless rain. Centuries of explorers and travelers carried it for protection on journeys far from home and crusaders set garnets in their shields, armor, and buckles believing its protection would stop bleeding. Throughout North, Central, and South America, native tribes wore it to ward off evil influences and spirits. And yet for all its protective and healing qualities, today as in
