Garnets, the beloved birthstones of January, are said to possess many powerful symbolic qualities and have a rich history in the world of jewellery .
From Sumeria to Ancient Rome, garnets have been celebrated throughout the centuries, and thanks to their radiant beauty and mysterious qualities, they remain much-loved today.Garnets are the perfect January birthstone gift and they are also said to bring luck and ensure a safe return from your travels.
The main tones that can be seen in an andradite are olive green, dark yellow, and black.Grossular Garnet: slightly lighter and brighter in tone, the grossular garnet radiates sunny hues of yellow, red, orange, and gold.
Some varieties also include shades of lush green.Pyrope Garnet: another fiery red garnet, the pyrope variety radiates a range of colours including deep crimson, violet and indigo.
"Spessartine Garnet: this warm-toned garnet is one of the rarer varieties.
It exhibits shades of tangerine orange, deep red, and dark gold, but can be pale yellow in its purest form.