January

January Birthstone, Garnet

Garnets are prized for their rich color and brilliance.
Most commonly known for a deep red hue, Garnets come in a range of colors, from red to green, with orange, brown, pink, golden, lavender, and purple as well.
Keep these words in mind when viewing garnets:
Pyrope – Red coloration
Mahenge  – Lavender, Purple
Malaya – Pinkish, Yellowish orange
Rhodolite – Rose-Red or Pale Violet
Spessartite – Bright Orange
Tsavorite – Brilliant Green (the shade emerald wishes to be)
Umbalite – Pink, Purple, and Magenta
Garnets are a 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale