Our garnet necklace is handmade in a minimal beaded style with natural garnet gemstones wrapped onto our dainty rose gold filled cable chain. Stones were mined in Mozambique with a red wine sparkling color. Perfect for gift giving for someone special with a January birthday. About Garnet: The name garnet comes from the Latin word "granatum" meaning pomegranate seed. Garnet is the birthstone for January and the second wedding anniversary stone. Garnets are formed under extreme heat and pressure and are found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. They are composed of silicate and aluminum and come in many varieties and colors, with red being the most popular. They can be found in the US, Madagascar, Africa, Russia, India, Pakistan, and South America. Garnet is referred to as the travelers stone, and in ancient times was used as the friendship gem. Materials: Garnet gemstone faceted pear briolettes 8x6mm and 2mm faceted round All metal components are 14K rose gold filled If you have any questions just click "message seller" on our homepage. Thank you for visiting our jewelry shop, Linda and Joe .