January is a month adorned with the resplendent and vibrant beauty of garnets. As we embark on a new year, it is only fitting to explore the rich history, symbolism, and allure that these exquisite semi-precious gemstones bring. At Hogans Family Jewellers, we take pride in curating an extensive collection of fine jewellery featuring garnets, offering our customers an opportunity to embrace the unique charm of this birthstone.

Garnets have a storied history that dates back centuries. Revered for their deep, lustrous hues, garnets have been cherished by civilisations throughout time. The name "garnet" is derived from the Latin word "granatus," meaning "seed-like," owing to the resemblance of some garnets to pomegranate seeds. This gemstone has been coveted not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its supposed mystical properties, believed to bring prosperity, good health, and protection to the wearer. 

As the birthstone for January, garnets are believed to symbolise friendship, trust, and loyalty. Commonly, garnets possess a deep red colour which is associated with passion, energy, and love, making them a perfect choice for expressing heartfelt sentiments. They do however come in other hues such as orange, green, purple-red and more. At Hogans Family Jewellers, we understand the importance of meaningful symbolism in jewellery, and our curated collection of garnet pieces reflects this sentiment.

Without further ado, we present several finely crafted pieces from our collection that will make the perfect gift for that special someone born in January.

1. 9K Rose & White Gold Multi-Coloured Citrine, Garnet and Diamond Pendant: Crafted in 9k rose and white gold, this asymmetric multi-coloured pendant features a variation of garnet and citrine semi-precious gemstones and petite milgrain set round brilliant cut white diamonds.

2. 18K WG Cinnamon Hessonite Garnet Dress Ring: Crafted in 18k white gold, this halo style dress ring features an oval cut hessonite garnet surrounded by a halo of petite round brilliant cut white diamonds and diamond set shoulders.

3. 18K RWG Vintage Style Garnet & Diamond Dress Ring: Crafted in 18k rose and white gold, these art deco style ring features a 2.51ct oval cut ruby surrounded by a decorative halo of milgrain set white diamonds. To complete the piece, round brilliant cut white diamonds have been set on the band's shoulders.

4. 9K YG Multi-Coloured Garnet, Citrine, & Diamond Necklace: Crafted in 9k yellow gold, this necklace features garnet, citrine and diamonds in a gorgeous horizontally set slight curve design.