Garnet ~ January’s Birthstone

November 26th, 2009

Garnet ... a colorful family of gems.

Lucky for us, January’s birthstone is in abundant supply for it is an exceptional jewel!  Garnet  is not one gemstone but a rainbow of stones found in almost every part of the world.  As a birthstone, Garnet stands for constancy, true friendship and fidelity.  Best known among the members of the Garnet family are deep red varieties.  They are silicates of calcium, magnesium, iron and manganese.   Most are very affordable and wonderfully fashionable and versatile.  Let us introduce you to the colorful world of garnets through our exciting collection!