{"id":7219,"date":"2023-09-08T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allthingsjewelryy.com\/?p=7219"},"modified":"2023-09-08T10:14:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T10:14:17","slug":"january-birthstone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allthingsjewelryy.com\/january-birthstone\/","title":{"rendered":"The January Birthstone: 6 Facts to Know About Garnet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you were born in January, you\u2019re lucky to have the unique gem garnet as your birthstone. Birthstone jewelry is special, but it\u2019s not enough to wear them\u2014you should also know all the extra details about them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not uncommon for people to ask you questions about your birthstone when they spot you wearing it so you\u2019ll need the answers. If you\u2019re curious about the January birthstone, this guide is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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What is January\u2019s birthstone? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Garnet <\/strong>is the January birthstone. It has various species with similar crystal forms and physical properties but different in chemical compositions. Garnets are never found in their pure state, so their varieties are called blends.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although over 20 varieties of garnet exist, only six are commercially recognized as gems. They include pyrope, almandine, andradite, grossular, uvarovite and spessartine. In the past, this gemstone was believed to have healing powers and protect the wearer. It was also a symbol of love, friendship, and loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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