Garnet jewelry pieces make the perfect gifts for so many different kinds of people! Capricorns, January babies, and year of the Rat babies are all united by this shockingly gorgeous stone. Most often in its deeply rich red color, Garnet jewelry is easily accessible and often much less pricey than some of the other gemstones that sit upon the birthstone roster. However, even those who don’t fall into previously mentioned categories can fall in love with Garnet jewelry. It’s a hardy 6.5-7.5 on the Mohs scale, meaning it should be just perfect for rings, earrings, pendants, or even beaded bracelets. Garnet jewelry can be worn mostly indiscriminately, as it’s non-water soluble, however it is prone to fading under direct sunlight. Garnet jewelry is best kept for indoor and evening wear, which is appropriate for a dark and moody looking stone like Almandine or Pyrope Garnet. However a savvy Garnet lover, like perhaps the January born Capricorn writing this particular Q&A, might suggest looking into the countless options for Garnet jewelry. If you’re looking for a Garnet jewelry piece that speaks to you, or a loved one, think first of what color gemstone would be your preference. You can find a lovely piece of Garnet jewelry in most any color, though most accessible in red Almandine Garnet. If you’re more interested in the green spectrum, Grossular Green Garnet is a bit harder to find, but still in a very reasonable price range as beaded bracelets or necklaces! If you’re looking for a fine jewelry piece, Garnet gemstones can come in most any color. These more colorful varieties of Garnet are typically considered to be precious gemstones rather than semi-precious gemstones, so colorful Garnets will often fetch a much higher price, depending on their rarity.