*Colour-change garnets appear bronze or light brown in sunlight but take on a pink/purple cast when seen under artificial light.

Birthstones:

• Aquamarine - October (other)
• Garnet - January (traditional, modern, ayurvedic)

Celtic tree lore: 

• Garnet is the stone of the Heather, associated with the Summer Solstice - June 21. 

Healing and psychic properties: 

• Aquamarine, the treasure of mermaids, has the ability to open up the third eye or psychic part of its wearer. With aquamarine, the wearer can read and sense the vibration of others. It has long been thought as a talisman for safe travel. 
• Garnet is the stone most related to romance and passion. With the deep burgundy shades of the most popular kind of garnet (rhodalite), who can doubt its connection to the heart. The stone helps to bring about positive thoughts and emotional strength. The garnet also protects the wearer against evil.