For those born in January, garnet is a colourful gemstone to start the New Year. The word “garnet” comes from the 14th century Middle English word garnet, meaning “dark red.” The word is derived from Latin granatum, which means “seed,” and is called so because of the gemstone’s resemblance to the beautifully red seeds of the pomegranate. Celebrate a January birthday with this bright and simple necklace.