Garnet, January Birthstone Jewellery
Garnet, January's Birthstone Gem
This particularly pretty dazzling gemstone blesses those whose birthday falls in January. For those that don’t know I’m talking about the deep red garnet. This piece of January birthstone jewellery is most commonly red but can vary in colour and sometimes, albeit rarely, change colour according to the light. Garnets resemble a pomegranate seed, it’s hardly surprising its name is derived from the Latin word for seed. Additionally, in old English garnet means ‘dark red’. and was thought by warriors to bring luck and victory.
Many often associate garnet with friendship and trust. Perhaps as a ‘friendship’ garnet bead bracelet! Popular in the Victorian era, garnet jewellery is still finding popularity today and can make a perfect pair of garnet earrings. Jewellery from this January birthstone can dress up any outfit, whether it’s a casual or formal event. It makes for a fantastic addition to your jewellery collection and will give that perfect splash of colour when needed. Maybe consider a pair of beautiful Jaipur garnet earrings to add to your jewellery box!
Garnet, the gemstone of the lover and warrior
For over 5000 years, Garnet jewellery has been used in all forms! This makes it one of the most ancient and powerful talismans known. The wearer may receive many properties from wearing garnet jewellery, such as:
Garnets bestow peace and tranquillity.
They enhance your spiritual healing and represent your perseverance and strength.
Believed to also have strong therapeutic powers.
They can reinforce your tenacity and commitment.
Garnets may protect their wearers from nightmares.
Like most gemstones, it’s best to keep them close to your body to feel their effects. Keep them close to your crown chakra by wearing garnet earrings. Alternatively, keep it close to your Anahata, or ‘heart’ chakra, with a garnet bracelet.
