January - Garnet Usually dark red in colour.
Garnets actually sweep across all colours except blue.
In the 18th and 19th century they became the very height of fashion and can be seen in many new and antique pieces. July - Ruby A ruby is a beautiful stone and always has enchanted people. It comes in various shades of red. It is difficult to locate and mine Rubies are one of the most valued gems commanding high prices. Ruby is the stone given for the 40th Wedding Anniversary February - Amethyst Amethyst is a stone of violet or purple colour and is said to bring luck.