Garnet is a semi-precious stone most commonly known for its almandine or almandine/pyrope group, also known in the trade as “Mozambique” which is typically a warm dark brownish red. Garnets also come in a variety of different colors through their other groups including purplish red Rhodolite Garnet, vivid dark orange Spessartine Garnet, and vivid bright green Tsavorite Garnet just to name a few. Garnet is the birthstone for January and is a common 2nd year anniversary gift.