January starts a fresh new year, and the birthstone Garnet is the gem stone to start it all.The use of the Garnet as a gem began with the ancient Egyptians, if not earlier. Also, during the latter part of the 19th century, Garnet brooches and bracelets were particularly popular.
The hardness of Garnet measures 8 on the Mohs scale, which makes them suitable as abrasives.
There are various colors of Garnet ranging from colorless to black, and many shades of red and green.
Rhodolite Garnet is a purply red while natural Garnet is more of a blood red. Garnets can be found in New York, Maine, and Idaho. Outside the U.S. notable quantities have also been produced in Australia, China, and India.
We use both genuine and synthetic Garnet in our fashion rings.