Garnet - January's Birthstone

It’s the first month of 2022! For those born in January, garnet is the birthstone to celebrate the month you were born. Garnet gemstones are most commonly a deep red, but they can be found in a range of other colors as well!

Garnet has been admired for many centuries and dates back to the Bronze Age. The word garnet derives from the 14^th century Middle English word gernet, meaning “dark red.” The garnet gemstone symbolizes friendship and trust. Over the years garnet has been a fixture in jewelry styles – featured in signet rings in ancient Rome and as clusters in jewelry during the Victorian era.

Today, these gemstones can be found in a wide range of jewelry pieces and styles. Want to wear garnet to represent a January birthday but not sure how to style it? Allow us to help you! Add a garnet statement ring to a classic cocktail dress. Throw on a pair of garnet studs to your everyday attire. Layer a garnet pendant with other necklaces for a pop of color. The Wellendorff Genuine Delight Garnet Ring is a great way to wear the garnet gemstone. This ring and many other garnet styles are available at Shreve & Co. We look forward to having you in one of our locations to see our selection.