What is January's Birthstone?
Garnet is January’s traditional and modern birthstone which comes from the Latin word “granatus,” meaning seed while also resembling the looks of pomegranate seeds. When people think of the garnet gemstone, they probably think of the stone that is a deep, radiant red. However, garnet is not just limited to this color. In fact, this January birthstone comes in almost every color you can think of. People with January birthdays are lucky enough to be able to choose their birthstone jewelry in whatever color matches their personality best!

Garnet's History, Symbolism and Meaning
Garnet is a gorgeous gem that has been adored and valued for more than 5,000 years. Many ancient jewelry pieces had clusters of tiny red garnet gemstones in the form of pomegranates. In Greek Mythology, pomegranates are associated with eternity and today, garnet gemstones symbolize faith, light and truth. The symbol of garnet is represented in the Grimm’s Fairy Tales as the gemstone is linked to fire and the illumination of the night sky.