Garnets were highly popular in Europe, in 18th and 19th centuries. They were frequently used for jewelry in the Victorian times. It is available in many colours and offers great versatility. The garnet occurs in generous quantities in certain parts of the world like in Africa, India, Russia, South America, Madagascar, Pakistan, and the United States. There are many beliefs in the power garnet has over the not just physical health, but mental health as well. Garnet is the birthstone for January