A white Carnation and a Garnet

A white Carnation and a Garnet gemstone are considered to be appropriate gifts for those who's birthday falls in the month of January.

The Carnation is a member of the Dianthus genus.

However those who have a deep passion for gardening flowers from seeds, bulbs, or otherwise can and do classify this genus into sub categories known has families and species.

The Carnation is only one of several hundred types of flowers within the flower filing system. Other popular names within the Dianthus file include the Sweet William, the Cottage Pink, and many others.

These Dianthus' are perennials that have fragrant blooms and they are great for yards and rock gardens. They are usually started from seed but the can also be propagated from cuttings. They can be started indoors and transplanted to the garden later. Or if one prefers then they can be purchased at most local greenhouses or plant suppliers.

A white Carnation or an arrangement of white Carnations is a popular gift to give to a person who celebrates a birthday in January.

Along with the Carnation, January births are also symbolized by a garnet gemstone.

image by fleurioneThere are several backgrounds that one can use when selecting a stone to go with a certain month or birthdate. For example some people use a traditional system while others use the Ayurvedic system which is an ancient system from India and their are yet others.

In the 1920's a group of jewelers got together and formulated what has come to be known as the "modern system" and it is by this system that a salesperson would likely come up with a choice of gem for anyone inquiring about a gift for a certain month.

The garnet gem is mostly likely named from the Latin word "granatus" which means grain or seed. If so then this would probably be a reference to the red garnet which is said to look like a pomegranate. The garnet however does not only come in red. Garnets can be of any color with the exception of blue.

Jewelers and gem cutters love this gemstone because it is a hard rock but it is easy to shape and it keeps it's shine for a long time. Collectors of gemstones also love the garnet because it is both affordable and beautiful to own.

So for anyone who has a birthday in January there is no better gift to give or receive than a white Carnation and a Garnet.

For those who are into crafts then making a flower arrangement that revolves around the theme of a white carnation and a garnet for a January birthday could be both fun and inexpensive.

Click on the above link for a pattern to make a single white carnation nylon stocking flower(coming soon).





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