About garnet, the January birthstone

Garnet is the birthstone for January on the UK birthstone list. Its name is thought to come from the Latin for pomegranate, after the deep red seeds the stone resembles. Garnet comes in many colours, but rich wine red is the shade most people know and the one we use for our January pieces.

What does garnet mean?

Garnet has long been seen as a stone of friendship, trust and protection. Travellers once carried it for a safe journey home, which makes it a lovely gift for a friend or someone you want to keep close.

Choosing January birthstone jewellery

Choose from garnet-red necklaces, bracelets and studs from our own Argento range, Pandora eternity charms and rings, Karma bangles and Nomination charms. Our Argento Silver necklaces and bracelets can be engraved with an initial on the back, and Pandora birthstone heart charms with a short message, so see our engravable birthstone jewellery, or pair January with our Claddagh jewellery for a gift with Irish roots.

Caring for your January jewellery

Take your jewellery off before swimming, bathing or applying perfume and lotion. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth after wearing and store each piece separately so stones and silver stay scratch-free.