Garnet is said to be an excellent stone and most people think of garnets as a beautiful red stone. However,they come in a variety of colors including yellow, orange, green, violet and pink. Most garnets are reasonably priced and are said to protect travelers from harm and sleepers from nightmares.
there are actually many different types of garnet that range in value from fairly inexpensive to nearly priceless

Garnets has a powerful luster. Garnet is the birthstone for January. Garnet is the traditional gemstone given on both the second and sixth wedding anniversaries.

Garnet jewelry is a good "passion gift," a token of ardor to give to your lover. It's also a must-have for January babies, since the garnet is their birthstone.

It is thought that garnet jewellery worn around your neck, or as earrings, will help you balance anger, depression, and improve self-esteem.  garnet provides happiness, confidence, and a mental balance that garnet wearers will surely notice.  In ancient times, it was thought that the powerful garnet stone would kill evil spirit.