January - Garnet Rings

Garnet suits regular wear with a little care. It rates about 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, so it resists most daily wear but can chip on hard knocks. Simple bezel or low-profile settings, like a stackable band, are practical choices. Take the ring off for heavy work. See our jewelry care tips.

Choose 14K gold for durability, sterling silver for a lighter budget. Both metals appear on this page, with gold in yellow and white. Gold holds up well to daily wear and keeps its finish. Sterling silver gives the same deep red garnet look and may need occasional polishing.

Rhodolite is a garnet variety with a lighter, pinkish red tone. Classic garnet tends toward deep, dark red. Some rings here, like the rhodolite bow ring, use rhodolite for a brighter, raspberry shade. Pick by the color you prefer.

Measure a ring that fits or your finger, then compare with a chart. Some styles here come in one size and others in a range, so check the size listed on each ring. Our ring size chart explains how to measure at home.