What is the birthstone for January?
The January birthstone is garnet. It’s a gemstone with a history stretching back over five millennia. Ancient Egyptians buried garnet necklaces with their pharaohs believing the stone symbolised safe passage into the afterlife. In Greek mythology, garnet's connection to the pomegranate runs deeper than its name - when Hades gifted Persephone pomegranate seeds, the red of those seeds became forever linked to garnet, and to the themes of love, devotion and eternal return, making it a perfect gift for loved ones.
What is the January birthstone color?
For January birthstone garnet jewellery, it is the deep red that defines the month. The red ranges from bright ruby tones to deeper, darker crimson. Its transparency gives each stone an inner glow that seems to hold light rather than simply reflect it. Garnet is not a single stone but a family of closely related minerals, which means it also appears in green, orange, pink, and purple varieties.
At Lulu + Belle, our garnet and garnet crystal jewellery captures this timeless colour through delicate minimalist designs that add warmth and character to any jewellery collection. Worn alone or layered with other favourites, garnet's rich tones bring a subtle statement to everyday styling.
Silver and Gold January Birthstone Jewellery
Our January birthstone jewellery brings genuine garnet and garnet crystal together in necklaces, bracelets and earrings. With finishes in sterling silver, gold filled or gold vermeil, every piece of jewellery is handcrafted in our seaside Irish workshop with care and attention to detail. Many of our pieces can be personalised with initials or engravings, making a garnet piece something truly one of a kind for a January birthday. Explore our full birthstone jewellery collection inspired by every birth month, or shop by piece: birthstone necklaces, birthstone bracelets, and birthstone earrings.
