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January Birthstone Spotlight: Garnet

January Birthstone Spotlight: Garnet

January may often be associated with a fresh, new start, but the birthstone for this month is anything but new: the garnet has been prized for thousands of years—some say as long as five millennia! As long ago as the Bronze Age this gem was used in jewelry, and the Egyptians, the Greeks and the […]

Garnet Spotlight: A Closer Look at the January Birthstone

Garnet Spotlight: A Closer Look at the January Birthstone

Looking for a gemstone that won’t go out of style any time soon? How about one that’s been well-loved for literally thousands of years? The deep sparkle of garnet has made it a sought-after gem for millennia. As early as the Bronze Age, this red stone was used in adornments, and diverse cultures around the […]