garnet

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The discoveries included a silver, gold and garnet bird's-head terminal with elephant ivory inlays, possibly from a drinking-horn, several gold rings, and other metal objects.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Their wings, in shades of lavender, green and red, represented certain crystals and traits: amethyst as one of calm and purity, malachite as one of protection and rose garnet for healing and love.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

"We could see it was something really exciting as despite more than 1,000 years in the ground we could see glints of the possible garnet setting."

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2024

Any sweet potato will work — Japanese yams, garnet sweet potatoes, jeweled sweet potatoes, purple sweet potatoes — whatever you have available.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2023

The walls were hung with tapestries from Norvos and Qohor and Lys, and a pair of Valyrian sphinxes flanked the door, eyes of polished garnet smoldering in black marble faces.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin