THE OFFICIAL BIRTHSTONE OF JANUARY

Gorgeous Garnet Gemstones

Garnet – January’s Birthstone

Garnet is the official birthstone of January. The colour that is most associated with this gemstone is red. However, Garnet refers to a group of gemstone-quality minerals. Furthermore, these gemstones’ colours vary.

Garnet colours include orange, pink, red and purple-red. Garnet varieties include Pyrope, Rhodolite, Spessartine/Spessartite and Tsavorite among others. In addition, this group of gemstones are perfect to use as substitutes for other gemstones in jewellery.

There are Garnet mines all over the world. However, the variety type of Garnet influences its origin. Above all, there are Garnet mines in certain areas of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and North America.

This gemstone has a hardness between 6.5 and 7.5 on Mohs scale. To choose the durable Garnet for jewellery allows for the creation of truly unique pieces. Garnet is a gemstone of gorgeous beauty and sparkle – why not add it to your collection!

GeorGems has a wide variety of this gemstone. Explore and shop Garnet today!