Garnet – Your Birthstone For January
The traditional birthstones, on both the official American and British Birthstones Lists, for those born in January is Garnet. The birthstone colour for this semi precious gemstone is deep red, although Garnet does also come in a wide variety of colours, most notably bright green. Garnet is said to give the wearer eternity, faith, health, perseverance, prosperity, strength and truth . . . so be sure to use it to personalise your jewellery!
To see both the American and British Birthstones by month and to read about semi precious birthstones, birthstone colours, birthstone meanings, and birthstone history use our Birthstones Guide, or to learn about individual semi precious beads and gemstones have a look at the BigBeadLittleBead Glossary of Gemstones & Minerals.