January Birthstone - Garnet

January Birthstone , the garnet is known to elevate mood, give strength, protection, light up the night and protect from nightmares. It signifies eternal friendship and trust and is the perfect gift for a friend.

Garnets have been known to Man for thousands of years. Legend says that Noah used a garnet lantern to guide his ark through the dark night.

Later it become a popular talisman and protective stone among ancient travelers and explorers, as it was believed to light up the night and protect its holder from evil and tragedy.

This unique gem is also mentioned in the holy bible as one of the twelve gems set in the breastplate worn by Aaron the high priest. The breastplate was a ceremonial religious garment set with twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel and corresponded with the twelve signs of the zodiac and the twelve months of the year.

Garnet has been used in jewelry for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians created attractive garnet beads and bracelets and later on, during the 19th century, garnet bracelets and brooches were very popular.

According to legends and myths, January birthstone has many mysterious powers thus makes it to be a perfect birthday gift for a January born loved one.

Garnet Jewelry You Might Like:

Boost Self Confidence

Give a garnet jewelry to a dear friend or loved one who’s seeking a new job as it is believed to make a person popular and have self-esteem. They can wear or carry your gift to their job interview to help the interviewer be impressed by them.

Empowering Stone

Give garnet gemstone jewelry to your special birthday celebrant who has big dreams and need a lot of courage to pursue them. As this mystical stone offers light and hope on the path that leads to their dreams and aspirations.

It gives them a spiritual awareness to follow their ideas as well as helps to manifest their desires and needs into reality by focusing on their ultimate goal.

The Gift of Enthusiasm

Some believe the garnet has the power to cure depression. If your birthday celebrant is having hard time or feeling down, a gift of garnet might cheer them up by bringing passion for life and giving energy and vitality.

Gift of Friendship

Give a garnet jewelry to your best friend to signify your special friendship and strengthen your bonds as in earlier times, garnets were given as gifts between friends to express their affection for each other and to assure that they meet again.

Stone of Love

The Garnet is a stone of purity and a symbol of love and compassion. Give a garnet jewelry to your son or daughter who’s looking for their true love, or a gift for a dear friend who’s searching for their soul mate.

It is believed the garnet can help increase their personal charm and attract love into their life. Once they have met that special person, the garnet might help in creating a loving environment of devotion and understanding that will last for a lifetime.

January birthstone, the garnet is a spectacular gem shimmering with red hue that will bring joy and love to your special birthday celebrant’s life and will make a trendy fit for any outfit and occasion.

My recommendation: At Gemvara, you can make any designyour own. You can customize your gift by choosing the gems and metals to express what's precious to you. You can choose a beautiful birthstone, sterling silver, 14k or 18k gold in three colors, platinum, or a combination, select accessories like chains and earring backs and engrave a personal message to add more meaning.