Garnet

Garnet is associated with fire, passion and romance. Garnet occurs in a kaleidoscope of natural colors including red, orange, yellow, green, purple, brown, black, pink and colorless. There are some 30 different gems in the Garnet family, they all fall into one of six main families/species i.e. Mozambique Garnet, Color Change Garnet, Hessonite Garnet (Gomed), Malaia Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Rhodolite Garnet, Tsavorite Garnet, Demantoid Garnet and Mali Garnet. Garnet is the ultimate gift of love. Today the gem continues to be a symbol of love, passion, eternity and warmth. Ruled by the planet Mars, this gem is also known for its ability to neutralize the malefic effects of Rahu planet. The stunning garnet gem is a birthstone of January month.