Give A Garnet In January

Jewelry Education

By: Admin

Jan 17,2011

Yellow gold red garnet rings designed by Marco Bicego

Red Garnet Rings by Marco Bicego

This red garnet ring is designed by Marco Bicego and available at Roman Jewelers.

As Aquarius’ zodiac stone and the second wedding anniversary gem, garnet provides a versatile family of affordable gems that can be enjoyed year-round. But, probably, the garnet is known mostly as January’s birthstone.

A Family of Gems

Garnet is actually the group name for a family of gemstones that come in almost every color. They’re beautiful, durable, and most garnets are very affordable. The name “garnet” comes from the Roman word granatus, meaning “seed,” because the gems were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds.

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