January Birthstone - The Gorgeous Garnet

The Gorgeous Garnet

A new year means a new time to sparkle! January is a fresh start for all of us, and those lucky enough to have a birthday in January have the beautiful birthstone of Garnet.

Garnet occurs in a kaleidoscope of natural colours including red, orange, yellow, green, purple, brown, black, pink and colourless.

This jewel supposedly has the ability to illuminate even the darkest of rooms; it is written that Noah used the gem to light the inside of the ark. Another story tells of an old widow who, upon finding an injured crow in her garden, spent months nursing it back to good health. The widow became very attached to the bird and when the bird was fully recovered, she wept as she reluctantly released it. After several weeks had passed, while in her bed one night, the bird flew into her room and placed a large red Garnet at the side of her bed: the gem was said to have filled her room with light.

Garnet is the birthstone for January

Garnet is associated with the astrological signs of both Aquarius and Leo

Garnet is the recommended gift for both the 2nd and 6th wedding anniversaries