Garnet is January’s beautifully enchanting and timeless birthstone. Its name comes from the Latin word granatus, meaning “seed,” due to its resemblance to the deep red seeds of a pomegranate. Garnet is the only birthstone for January, making it a unique and meaningful choice for anyone born in this month. To explore other birthstones throughout the year, visit our Birthstones by Month page.
Garnet is not limited to its classic red hue. Almandine garnets are rich red, Tsavorite garnets shine green, and Spessartine garnets glow with fiery orange tones. Other colours include pink, yellow, brown, black, and even rare shades of purple. Each variety adds its own unique charm to the gemstone, offering multiple options for jewellery or crystal collections.
Garnet can be appreciated in many ways beyond its beauty. Wearing Garnet jewellery, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, or keeping a polished stone in your pocket or living space, allows you to celebrate January and embrace the elegance of your birthstone.
For those interested in exploring Garnet further, visit our Garnet Healing Jewellery page for more details.
January is a month of new beginnings, marked by the fresh energy of a brand new year. Garnet’s vibrant presence encourages self-confidence and courage, helping its wearer embrace the possibilities of the year ahead.
Garnet has a Mohs hardness of 6.5–7.5, making it a durable gemstone suitable for daily wear. To maintain its brilliance:
This practice helps restore the stone’s vibrancy and will ensure it continues to support you energetically.
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Garnet is the birthstone for January.
Yes, Garnet is the traditional and modern birthstone for January.
Garnet is the only birthstone for January.
Garnet is most well known in red, but also appears in green, orange, pink, yellow, brown, black, and even rare purple shades.
Yes. With a hardness of 6.5–7.5, Garnet is ideal for rings, necklaces, bracelets, and other jewellery pieces suitable for everyday wear.
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