Garnet is the traditional birthstone for those born in the month of January. Garnet gemstones are usually known for their vibrant red colour, but did you know that garnets come in a variety of colours including shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black, and even colourless?

While garnet is the traditional birthstone for those born in the month of January, there are several alternative birthstones that are also associated with this month. These include Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Labradorite, Turquoise and Onyx.