January birthstone jewelry
Famous people born in January include Cuba Gooding Jr, Isaac Asimov, J.R.R. Tolkein, Joan Of Arc, Elvis Presley,Orlando Bloom, Faye Dunaway, Kate Moss, Jim Carrey, Muhammed Ali, Dolly Parton, Geena Davis and Edgar Allan Poe. What does that say about a January person? Strong and talented come to mind.
That blood red garnet is the birthstone for January. Garnets look a lot like rubies, but these semi-precious stones are a lot more affordable than precious rubies, so garnets are great ruby substitutes in jewelry pieces that require passionate red gemstones.
As far back as the bronze age, around 3000 BC, garnet jewelry was already worn in Egypt. In fact, early Egyptians used garnet amulets.
Ancient garnet jewelry from around 1100 to 2000 BC have been found in Sweden. The Greeks used garnet as signet rings.
Garnet is one of the twelve jewish gemstones worn by King Solomon. The Egyptians would take garnets to their tombs for safe passage in the nether world. Garnet has captured the imagination of mankind through the ages. It is regarded as the birthstone for January.
Garnet comes in other colors besides the traditional deep red. Green garnets from Siberia make interesting jewelry gifts.
For the January birthday girl who already has a charm bracelet, get her these garnet charms she can add on to her bracelet. If she doesn't already have a bracelet, get her a charm bracelets and add on the garnet charms.
If she is an earrings person, give her garnet earrings to add to her earring collection. She would be delighted with those stunning designs.
The simplest gift you could get for a January birthday girl of any age is a garnet necklace. These can be worn with anything she owns.
If the birthday month is January, the birthstones would be
January birthstone gift ideas
Looking for a gift for someone born in January?
These January birthstone jewels would be ideal.
Garnet Rings - Garnet Gemstone and Diamond Gold Ring
Garnet Rings - Garnet Gemstone and Diamond Gold Ring Garnet, in a classic prong-setting, is the centerpiece of this gorgeous ring.... details
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