January - Garnet

January's Birthstone: Garnet
When you think of garnet, it probably conjures up images of a jewel with rich dark red tones. However, garnets also come in a wide array of colors that includes brilliant oranges and greens.  In fact, the Czars of Russia favored green garnet in years gone by.  The ancient Egyptians and Greeks also wore garnets alike.

Natural garnets can be found in Africa, Brazil, India, Sri Lanka, and the United States.