Garnet, the birthstone for the month of January, is a popular gemstone choice for jewelry. It is relatively cost effective stone that is beautiful. The colors of Garnet can range from red to green to purple. The only color that garnet is not available in is blue. Reddish brown is the best known color for Garnet. Because of its rich red color, Garnet makes a great gift for Valentine's Day. It is beautiful when it is paired up with brilliant diamonds as well.
The durability and strength of the stones make it a good choice for jewelry pieces. The stones can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes as well. Garnet that appears to be more violet red looks beautiful in white gold, silver, or platinum. The reddish brown shades look most stunning in a yellow gold setting.
Garnet is easy to care for and is low maintenance. It can be cleaned with warm soapy water and can tolerate gentle scrubbing with a toothbrush. Garnet jewelry can last forever with proper care.
