People from the western world usually think the garnet stone has a magical efficacy of saving lives; in the Middle East, it were selected to be the keepsake of the Royal family.
Garnet is considered as the "January birthstone", a symbol of fidelity, love and chastity.Still it
is the anniversary stone of 18 years' marriage,so if the marriage lasts 18 years,then the marriage would be called "Garnet Marriage".