Birth Stone for January
Birthstones are simply gems that are associated with each month of the year. They are often worn as jewellery and are thought to bring luck and protection to those who wear them.
Each birthstone has a unique historic significance. Some months have more than one beautiful gem attached to them, which means lots of options for personalised gifts!
There are two official lists of birthstones: traditional and modern. Traditional birthstones include both transparent and opaque gems, such as pearl and opal, while the modern list of birthstones only features transparent gems.
January Birthstone - Garnet
January’s birthstone is the garnet. You may imagine garnets as being red, but they actually come in a variety of colours such as green, orange, and purple. Garnets are known to signify trust, friendship and protection.
Archaeologists recovered garnet necklaces from ancient Egyptian tombs, so garnet has been around for a while.
There are several benefits associated with wearing garnet stones. Garnet can be purifying and detoxifying when worn close to the body.
Personalised gemstone jewellery has become popular because of the significance of each stone. That makes birthstone necklaces a go-to gift for a loved one!
Garnet - Birth Stone January
Gemstone jewellery has become popular due to the significance of each stone. If you are looking for a unique and meaningful gift for a loved one, why not consider getting them a birthstone necklace.
As gemstones have various meanings and symbolism associated with it, it makes for a versatile gift for any occasion.
Birthstone of January Gift Ideas
For each month, we have created a birthstone necklace. These necklaces are made up of a sparkling birthstone and matching birth flower petal pendant.
January’s birth flower is the snowdrop, a graceful flower that symbolises hope and rebirth. This birth flower pendant combined with a birthstone pendant makes for a versatile and classic necklace.
Each petal has been handcrafted from an actual flower petal, pressed and cast in silver. Know someone who was born in January? Give them a thoughtful gift that represents their birth month.
Since you can’t always be by your loved one’s side, with a January birthstone necklace a piece of you is always with them, and every time they wear it they will feel your love from afar.
This birth flower symbolises hope and new beginnings. The birthstone of January is Garnet stands for protection but also love, luck, loyalty and good health.
Birth Stone Chart - Birth Stone of the Month
Here is the birthstone chart based on the month in which you were born!
| Month | Birthstone | Meanings |
|---|---|---|
| January | Garnet | Trust, friendship, protection |
| February | Amethyst | Balance, wisdom, healing, courage |
| March | Aquamarine | Protection, tranquillity, hope, health |
| April | Crystal or Diamond | Inner strength, purity, positivity |
| May | Emerald | Love, rebirth, health, patience |
| June | Pearl / Moonstone | Balance, prosperity, calming |
| July | Ruby | Passion, kindness, dignity |
| August | Peridot | Health, creativity, strength, love |
| September | Sapphire | Healing, protection, clarity, wisdom |
| October | Rose Quartz | Love, healing, spirituality, peace |
| November | Citrine | Abundance, clarity, joy, strength |
| December | Turquoise | Peace, luck, prosperity, rebirth |