Garnet is a deep red to bright red gemstone, also including purple, green, and other spectrums. This is a very ancient gemstone, used in Egypt, Rome, and Europe for centuries. Ancient tiaras have been found made of red garnet, and modern designer jewelry often includes large, exceptionally beautiful gemstones. Garnet as a birthstone Garnet is believed to provide an extraordinary range of benefits, including clarity of thought, elimination of negative...

For babies born in January, garnet is a colorful gemstone to start the New Year. Those born in January are lucky to have the beautiful and diverse garnet as their birthstone. Garnets are commonly red but also come in an extraordinary range of beautiful colors, including orange, yellow, purple and vibrant green. There are even garnets that change color from blue to purple in different lighting. Some believe the true value...