January Birthstone

Garnet January Birthstone — **(Collector Gems)** – Garnet is a popular January birthstone.

The January birthstone offers mindfulness, energy and courage. It is also said to have the ability to improve one’s sense of security and belongingness. Garnets and Rose Quartz are thought to embody the spirit of the month of January and give the wearer ability to harness its essence.

The month of January include two zodiac signs, Capricorn and Aquarius. Twelve types of stones including garnet, ruby, agate, amethyst, lapis lazuli, onyx, jasper, opal, rose quartz, sugilite, turquoise and emerald are considered as Sun/Star, planetary or talismanic stones for these zodiac signs. Yet, red garnet is the most revered variety among January birthstones and has been used for hundreds of years for spiritual gains in many cultures and mythologies.

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1. January Birthstone Garnet

January birthstone garnet comes in all kinds of colors. Almandine and pyrope are mostly the brown red, uvarovite and grossular are the green, spessartine and Mali are the orange-yellow, and tsavorite and demantoid are the green types. Today, the most common sources of garnets are Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Russia.

Red garnet used to represent January birthstone in ancient Arabic, Hebrew, Roman, Russian and Polish tradition. It helps get rid of cynicism and renews emotional healing effects. Also, it is a gem of kind energy and innate courage. New as well as traditional Ayurvedic knowledge give credit to red garnets as they are viable for a healthy heart and blood.

2. January Birthstone Rose Quartz

January birthstone rose quartz comes in pink color. Once can find it in the form of no to full opacity. Some crystals are in big sizes and are ideal for use in pendants. Jewelers like it for its beauty and many people prefer it for its low cost. The clear gem is a good substitute for Pink Sapphire.

It is the right moment to get your hands on rose quartz. The stone is ideal for those seeking love. It offers a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction. So, it helps one share and receive love. Rose quartz is an alternate to garnet for the month of January. Silica is its core composition, just like sand. Although quartz is found all over the world, the pink type is rarer than others.

Thanks to the inclusions in the internal structure of the stone, rose quartz may deflect blue light that is visible on the surface of the gem. Cutters may cut the gemstone in many ways. These include oval, round, cushion, cabochon, and fancy cuts. Some stones may display a 4-ray or 6-ray star on the dome when cut en cabochon. It is also possible to have a cat’s eye if one cuts the crystal in a proper way.

The ancient civilizations used rose quartz used in jewelry. The Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians prized it for its beauty and also kept crystal specimen as talismans. Also, many health practitioners used the stone for healing purposes during the middle ages.

The gem can help improve feelings and overcome rage and a sense of rejection.