What is January Birthstone?

December 14, 2010-

January Birthstone Meaning

January birthstone garnet has got its name from the Latin word "granatus," which means "grain" or "seed." Garnet totally resembles the seed of pomegranate. Since ages this January birthstone garnet is popular for its powers. In ancient times it was placed in the grave of wealthy persons. Garnet was used in the formation of bullets by Chinese and Japanese warriors as they believed that garnet bullets will cause more harm than the normal bullets.

January Birthstone Color

There are varied colors of January birthstone, red being the most common. It is also available in Green, black and clear form. Green is the rarest of all.

January Birthstone poem - the Garnet

January Birthstone Information

Garnet has high refractive index and found in different colors but deep red is the most common. Bright green is the most rare and valuable color of this January birthstone Garnet. The other colors of garnet are black, clear and shades of red. Different colors are because of impurities of iron, manganese and aluminum in the stone. In some garnet stones you will see the star which is actually because of the fibers of metal impurities. Garnet stone is associated with love, passion, vigour, self-confidence and faith.

January Birthstone Benefits

• Since ancient times travelers are wearing garnet stone to seek its benefit of protection while travelling as it is a protective gem of journeyers.

Green Garnet
• Medieval warriors even believed that garnet will protect them against wounds and victory would touch their feet.
• It was believed that garnet protects against poisons as well.
• It is a very beneficial stone to cure depression and nightmares.
• Reduction in inflammation, fever and bleeding has also been seen by using garnet.
• But these days instead of its magical powers, garnet is priced and valued because of its appearance.

Also check out information on different birthstones, December birthstone and Andalusite Stone