Throughout history, cultures from the ancient Egyptians to the early Romans have considered garnet a harbinger of good fortune, calling on the stone to protect warriors bound for battle or travelers embarking on a voyage. And in recent times, jewelry fans have prized the January birthstone for its rich color and durability. Not a January baby? Don’t sweat it. You can still snap up some gorgeous garnet jewelry—and tap into those age-old lucky vibes. This year is all about layering on whatever stones speak to you, regardless of when your birthday falls. To prove it, we’ve rounded up six of our favorite ways for anyone, anywhere to rock this radiant gem.
These artisan-crafted garnet drop earrings bring an effortlessly refined edge to any ensemble. And thanks to their streamlined sterling silver settings, the brilliant-cut stones get all the attention they deserve.
Inspired by the fiery palette of a Hawaiian sunset, this trio of sterling silver stacking rings boasts garnet, carnelian, and citrine stones. Wear them out to dinner on your next tropical getaway—or just pile them on at home whenever you need to channel some serious beachy vibes.
Calling all fans of the classics: It doesn’t get more chic than this delicate garnet pendant necklace. Available in 14K yellow, white, or rose gold, this simple stunner makes the perfect thoughtful gift to celebrate any special occasion (but we won’t blame you if you decide to keep it for yourself).
While garnets are positively luminous when polished, they’re equally eye-catching in their natural state, as these raw stone studs so elegantly attest. With their understated, goes-with-everything shape, these earrings are ideally suited for everyday wear—and for edgier types, who might not traditionally see themselves as birthstone-jewelry people. (That is, until now.)
Five lustrous stones. A dainty yellow gold band. Striking filigree detailing. We’re hard-pressed to pick our favorite part of this vintage Victorian-style garnet ring. This beauty dates back to the 1950s—and since garnet is an especially scratch-resistant stone, we’re willing to bet she’ll only get better with age.
In the market for an affordable garnet alternative with a personalized flourish? Look no further than this custom gemstone bar necklace, crafted from garnet-colored quartz. Engrave the top or bottom of the bar with a mini message of your choice (up to 10 characters), pick a gold or silver finish, and choose from four chain length options for a finished piece that feels as one-of-a-kind as you are.
42 comments
Stekia Pantou from StekiapantouStore said 2 years ago
as jewelry maker it was a super cool information for me and nice article thank you
Kira Ferrer from KiraFerrer said 2 years ago
Lovely collection! Love the mix of styles. Thank you for including my rings!
FuchsiaMoon from TheFuchsiaMoon said 2 years ago
Thank you Katie, for this stunning Garnet birthstone jewelry feature for January 2019. Congratulations to all featured. I'm especially excited over the inclusion of a vintage ring and a lovely one at that! There is an incredible supply on Etsy of vintage and handmade jewelry featuring "The Travelers Stone" as it known to some. To all the January babies and lovers of Garnet: Happy Hunting!
Renee from HoopLaLaByRenee said 2 years ago
Great article, thanks .... well written and informative! Love the mixes of styles and trends.
Anna from FairyToysWorld said 2 years ago
I like article. Nice story. And this necklace is so tiny and beautiful!
Leo Nuvunga from AfricanCraftsCenter said 2 years ago
Beautiful jewelry!
Casey Rose from StateStreetBeardCo said 2 years ago
Love those raw stone earrings. Good article about a stunning birthstone.
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 2 years ago
A garnet baby myself I couldn't be more proud to wear what I own. These selections are beautiful and diverse works of art ~!~
cathyschutten from CatherineRoyCo said 2 years ago
Great article, Katie! And thank you for including the birthstone bar necklace from Danique...I'm always on the lookout for cool birthday gifts for my sisters and best friend and you just made my life a lot easier this year! :)
Vira Golubchak from Golubchak said 2 years ago
Loving all this! Wonderful choices!
Hannah from thestripedplaidco said 2 years ago
Wow, that last necklace is gorgeous!
Kenya C. from PeacockVintageJewels said 2 years ago
Lovely collection! Nice to see a vintage piece included, since those are my favorite.
Oonah from unatuna said 2 years ago
I love garnet. Thank you for article.
Jesse said 2 years ago
Brilliant.
Gabriel from TuxedoCatCurations said 2 years ago
That trio of stackers rocks, no pun intended ;).
Priscilla Kidder from BeBops said 2 years ago
I love garnets! The ring is super cool. I am thinking Valentine's DAY!!!
Catherine from kalicat said 2 years ago
Garnet is Such a vibrant gemstone. I also like it comes in orange or in green too. I personally like to combine red garnet with white moonstone and oxidized silver, for an added touch of chic !
Jessica Larsen from AuroraMetalandGlass said 2 years ago
Thanks for such a nice and informative article! I love seeing the different lovely and unique jewelry styles highlighted.
wayne from mimisandpapasshop said 2 years ago
nice stuff
Sharon Christianson from EastWestJeweler said 2 years ago
Well informed article. I love the look of rich garnets stacked together. They look delicious.
Kristin from RivenRevive said 2 years ago
I love garnet, and that Vintage Victorian Garnet ring - stunning!
Kevin and Christina from KicJamDesigns said 2 years ago
I've bought several pieces of jewelry off of Etsy and have always been so pleased. The designers here are very talented.
Tina from LocalGirlJewelryShop said 2 years ago
Awesome post...thanks for all the interesting info.
Carolyn Mary from SewingPatternBee said 2 years ago
nice
Connie from PurelyVintageChic said 2 years ago
Beautiful pieces and great information. I love the deep ruby color of the garnet. The allure of this stone in undeniable.
Oriaku Onuoha-Bean from JewelryByOri said 2 years ago
Lovely, lovely pieces!
Amy said 2 years ago
Wasn't clear on the meaning of the garnet, knew I loved it but thanks for the informative article!
Pao Michelle from 787PrintingCo said 2 years ago
love the personalization detail, i love tiny and clean jewerly!
Chad Popour from YoullBeFineDesigns said 2 years ago
I just love Garnet! Total Brainfart on getting those stones for my shop this January. Thanks for the read, with some pretty awesome styles! Need to get those Amethyst ready for next month.
SimplyCuteArt posh from SimplyCuteArt said 2 years ago
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
Male said 2 years ago
Quiero pulseras o collares para adulto de ambar báltico y precio Gracias
Daphne A Holman from RainbowDancerArts said 2 years ago
I love jewelry! All kinds from hippy o modern to lush to refined and especially to the very best I cannot buy due to it's expensive price. But the bling the glitter the stones color and all that shine just make me swoon. I love it all. Yes I show my Fluid paintings on Etsy by the name, Rainbow Dancer Arts, but I have other talents and making jewelry is one of them. Maybe at some point I will add some of my Jewelry here to my Etsy shop. But point here is Etsy has a very diverse group of Jewelry artists and they do amazing work.
Danny N. from ShirtCandy said 2 years ago
Love the jewelry!
Baked History from HBBHArtisanJewelry said 2 years ago
Great arrival. One of my most favorite stones to work with, Thanks!
liz preciado said 2 years ago
Very beautiful, I'm a January Baby, I'm a garnet
Carmen Camachoflores from PuertoRicoGifts said 2 years ago
I love it.
Елена from TwistedJewelryRU said 2 years ago
Wow! I did not think that there is such a useful and inspiring blog! Thank you very much for your articles, especially for jewelry lovers))
Tatyana from TatiJewelryDesigns said 1 year ago
Very interesting article. A lot of useful information. I love garnet, this is my January stone
Vivian from Aimhighbags said 1 year ago
Beautiful pieces. I'd like to own them all.
Sorina from BijuBrill said 210 days ago
I love garnet, made some jewelry using Swarovski garnet color as it symbolizes love devotion, understanding, trust, sincerity and honesty to a relationship. Red Garnet controls anger, especially toward the self.♥
Padmini Persaud-Obasi from BrooklynLotus said 207 days ago
So beautiful. Congratulations to everyone!
Stephanie Lindsay from yoyosbuttonsandbeads said 204 days ago
My birthstone! Lovin' the stackable rings.