January birthstone

Origin

Since the Middle Ages, Garnet has been the stone attributed to the month of January. Its fiery red color has made it associated with blood . Thus, Garnet was said to have the power to cure blood diseases.

Added to this virtue are those of protecting its holder from snake bites and nightmares . According to beliefs, Garnet is the stone that Noah used to guide his ark . This belief was taken up in the Middle Ages where it was said that Garnet had the power to guide its wearer in the dark.

Madagascar, Tanzania and India are the three main garnet extracting countries. In France, garnet mines were once found in the Pyrenees Orientales.

Meaning

The Birthstone of January is Garnet .

Garnet is a precious stone of red color , romance and passion . Individuals born in January are eternal lovers and big dreamers , always looking for true love .

This fine stone, representative of the births of this month, is known for its intense colors and will therefore reveal some interesting information to you.

Mainly red-brown , Garnet can also have multiple colors. So it can be expressed in different shades ranging from pink to intense red, but it can also be green. Color variations are due to different chemical compositions . However, they do not take away from the brilliance and intensity of this stone of the first month of the year.