Birthstones are gems that are associated with the month that a person was born. Every month has a beautiful and unique gemstone, some of which you may be more familiar with than others, with the January birthstone being garnet. Here you will learn about the history of the garnet birthstone! January Birthstone: Garnet Traditionally the January birthstone garnet is believed to bring good fortune and mental clarity to those who wore them. But today, birthstones are often given a