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  1. Garnet
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    Those born in January are lucky to have the beautiful and diverse garnet as their birthstone. Garnets are commonly red but also come in an extraordinary range of beautiful colors, including orange, yellow, purple and vibrant green.
    Garnet is January's birthstone. Its name derives from the medieval Latin " granatus," meaning "pomegranate," according to the Geological Institute of America. The name is also tied to the Middle English " gernet," or "dark red," the American Gem Society reports.
    January is garnet, February is amethyst, March is aquamarine, April is diamond, May is emerald, June is alexandrite, July is ruby, August is peridot, September is sapphire, October is tourmaline, November is topaz, December is blue topaz. Learn more about these popular gemstones.
     
  2. Birthstones by Month with Pictures (Modern & Traditional)