But let’s be a bit more specific. What gives gemstones colors, or rather, what changes the way they absorb and reflect light ...

The birthstone for January is garnet. This gem is commonly known in its red form, but garnet comes in many colors, such as green, purple and yellow. Wearing garnet is said to bring good health ...

Other countries that mine zircon include Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia. What color is my birthstone?Learn which gemstone represents each month and what it means.