Garnet is January's birthstone. Its name derives from the medieval Latin "granatus," meaning "pomegranate," according to the Geological Institute of America. The name is also tied to the Middle ...

Just as many-faceted as the birthstones themselves, though, are the origins of their names. A great many of them came into ...

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Beyond ringing in a fresh start, the month also brings a slew of birthdays. But what about January's birthstone? Each month has at least one gemstone. Here's what you need to know about January ...