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title: January Birthstone Highlight
description: January Birthstone Highlight
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# [January Birthstone Highlight](https://blog.michaelsjewelers.com/2018/01/01/january-birthstone-highlight)

 Written by [Michaels Jewelers](https://blog.michaelsjewelers.com/author/michaels-jewelers) | Jan 1, 2018 3:00:38 PM

Today we're highlighting the January birthstone, garnet. Red garnets have a long history, but this gemstone comes in a wide variety of colors from greens, oranges, pinkish oranges, deeply saturated purplish reds, and even some blues. The price of the piece will likely increase for more rare colors like green or blue.

Here are some quick facts about this gemstone:

### [Garnet](https://www.gia.edu/garnet)

- The garnet is so durable, remnants of garnet jewelry can be found as far back as the Bronze Age
- The garnet symbolizes deep and lasting friendship
- Can also be used to toast a 2nd wedding anniversary
- Find a cut that spreads light evenly over the surface of the garnet. This will help bring out the overall beauty and color of the gemstone.

###### [14K White Gold Garnet & Diamond Ring](http://michaelsjewelers.com/products/156835-308ctw-garnet-with-21ctw-diamond-14kw-ring/?bc=no?bc=no)

###### [18K Yellow Gold Multi-Colored Gemstone Necklace](http://michaelsjewelers.com/products/157182-18kyg-double-strand-mutli-color-gem-necklace/?bc=no?bc=no)

###### [14K Yellow Gold Grossular Garnet & Diamond Bracelet](http://michaelsjewelers.com/products/157266-14kyg-grossular-garnet-and-dia-bracelet/?bc=no?bc=no)

To learn more about this gorgeous gemstone – check out the American Gem Society article found [here](https://www.americangemsociety.org/page/januarybirthstone).

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