January Birthstone: Garnet

The captivating Garnet is January's birthstone. Its striking vivid red hue resembles the seeds of a pomegranate—actually, that is how it got its name. The name "Garnet" was obtained from the Latin word "granatus" due to the exact resemblance to pomegranate seeds. This vibrant gemstone has been loved since ancient times. Garnet has been mistaken to be a Ruby on many occasions.

Garnet comes in an array of colors, each a unique gemstone. Below are summarized versions of the most popular types.

• Almandine: Displaying a deep red to violet-reddish hue.
• Pyrope: These garnets display a blood-red to dark-red color.
• Spessartite: Popularly known as the Fanta Garnet. These gems display an orange to reddish-orange
• Grossular: It might sound weird, but Garnets come in green tones. Natural Tsavorite on the rarest variety of garnets. It displays a vivid and striking deep green color. Cinnamon brown (hessonite)
• Andradite: Shows a yellow-green color and is commonly known as (demantoid). Brown and black versions are also available.
• Uvarovite: A unique variety of garnets that display a rich green hue.
• Rhodolite: One of the most popular versions of Garnet. Rhodolites display a much purplish-red to pink hue.

Natural Garnets are the official birthstone for January borns. Garnets are sourced from many places around the world, including Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and even the United States. They are also known for their impressive brilliance, hardness, and shimmer. They make stunning, bold pieces, as they come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

It is believed that Natural Garnets possess metaphysical properties. The January birthstone is also associated with the Zodiac sign Capricorn.

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