Garnet Birthstone

Garnet comes in many colors: yellow, orange, beautiful warm red, or even purple and green. For the January birthstone garnet, we're looking at rhodolite garnet.

• Garnet and the stars. The beautiful garnet is one of the gemstones associated with the zodiac sign Aries and is also the January birthstone.
• Spiritual side. Did you know that red garnet also has a spiritual side? This gemstone provides energy and supports perseverance and willpower — and not just for those with the zodiac sign Aries. So even if you have a different zodiac sign, it's a beautiful stone to wear.
• Garnet as a talisman. The story goes that in the Middle Ages, the wearer of a garnet was protected from injuries.
• Biblical. Garnet is one of the four gemstones King Solomon received from God.
• Egyptian mummies. This beautiful January birthstone was also given to Egyptian mummies in the past as financial security for the afterlife. How cool is that — garnet as a means of payment!