The stone of the month for January: Garnet

Garnet is the fine birthstone of January.

Native to Africa, India and Brazil, garnet is prized for its colors. Garnet is best known for its reddish-brown hues. Today, the most popular variety is rhodolite garnet, with its beautiful ripe raspberry hues.

Symbolizing energy, fidelity and truth, garnet was a talisman protecting against all kinds of evil.