Garnet - the January Birthstone 10th Jan 2015 Vicki Marinko The name Garnet originates from the latin word Granatus, meaning grain or seed, because of its likeness to the pomegranate seed.There are many types of Garnet; Almandine, which is brownish red, is the most commonly known Garnet, but there is also Py Tags: #Vicki marinko birthstone marin jewelers guild