{"id":321,"date":"2022-09-30T14:40:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T12:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.gemgold.co.za\/?page_id=321"},"modified":"2026-06-23T12:58:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T10:58:35","slug":"january","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gemgold.co.za\/index.php\/january\/","title":{"rendered":"January"},"content":{"rendered":"<main id='bde-main'><section class=\"bde-section-321-100 bde-section\">\n              \n  \n  \n\t\n\n  <div class=\"section-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-advanced-tabs-321-101 bde-advanced-tabs\">\n\n\n        \n  \n  \n  <div class=\"bde-tabs__tabslist-container bde-tabs__tabslist-container--scrollable is-horizontal js-tabs-container\">\n    <div class=\"bde-tabs__tabslist bde-tabs__tabslist--tabs js-tablist\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Content tabs\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" data-tabs-id=\"bde-advanced-tabs-321-101\">\n      \n              <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"bde-tabs__tab js-tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-panel-bde-advanced-tabs-321-101-1\" id=\"tab-bde-advanced-tabs-321-101-1\" data-value=\"1\">\n                    <span class=\"bde-tabs__tab-title\">January<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bde-tabs-content-container\">\n  <div class=\"bde-advanced-tabs-content-321-102 bde-advanced-tabs-content\"><div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"\">\r\n  <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content\">\r\n    <h1 class=\"bde-heading-321-103 bde-heading\">\nJanuary - Garnet\n<\/h1><div class=\"bde-text-321-104 bde-text\">\nGarnet's signature color is a deep wine-red, though the mineral family actually spans nearly every hue except blue, including the vivid green tsavorite and the rosy rhodolite. The name comes from the Latin granatum, meaning \"seed,\" because the crystals resemble the glistening seeds inside a pomegranate.<br><br>Garnets were prized by the ancient Egyptians as inlays for jewelry and burial ornaments, and Roman soldiers carried garnet-set rings believing the stone offered protection in battle. Anglo-Saxon nobility later favored garnet inlays in their elaborate gold jewelry, a style that has survived in archaeological finds across England.<br><br>By the Victorian era, garnet had become a fashionable centerpiece for mourning jewelry and everyday adornment alike, partly because deposits in Bohemia made deep red garnets widely available. Travelers throughout history carried garnets as talismans, believing the stone lit the way through dark nights and guarded against danger on long journeys. <br><br>Famous January birthdays include Elvis Presley (January 8), Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15), and Dolly Parton (January 19) \u2014 a month that, fittingly, has never lacked for bold personalities.\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-advanced-tabs-content-321-106 bde-advanced-tabs-content\"><div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"\">\r\n  <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content\">\r\n    <div class=\"bde-text-321-114 bde-text\">\nGarnet's signature color is a deep wine-red, though the mineral family actually spans nearly every hue except blue, including the vivid green tsavorite and the rosy rhodolite. The name comes from the Latin granatum, meaning \"seed,\" because the crystals resemble the glistening seeds inside a pomegranate. Garnets were prized by the ancient Egyptians as inlays for jewelry and burial ornaments, and Roman soldiers carried garnet-set rings believing the stone offered protection in battle. Anglo-Saxon nobility later favored garnet inlays in their elaborate gold jewelry, a style that has survived in archaeological finds across England.<br><br>By the Victorian era, garnet had become a fashionable centerpiece for mourning jewelry and everyday adornment alike, partly because deposits in Bohemia made deep red garnets widely available. Travelers throughout history carried garnets as talismans, believing the stone lit the way through dark nights and guarded against danger on long journeys. Famous January birthdays include Elvis Presley (January 8), Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15), and Dolly Parton (January 19) \u2014 a month that, fittingly, has never lacked for bold personalities.\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-advanced-tabs-content-321-108 bde-advanced-tabs-content\"><div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"\">\r\n  <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content\">\r\n    <div class=\"bde-frequently-asked-questions-321-109 bde-frequently-asked-questions\">\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-109-button-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-109-1\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">Where can I subscribe to your newsletter?<\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-109-button-1\" id=\"bde-faq-109-1\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>We often send out our newsletter with news and great offers. We will never disclose your data to third parties and you can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.<\/p><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-109-button-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-109-2\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">Can I order a free copy of magazine to sample?<\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-109-button-2\" id=\"bde-faq-109-2\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>Unfortunately, we\u2019re unable to offer free samples. As a retailer, we buy all magazines from their publishers at the regular trade price. However, you could contact the magazine\u2019s publisher directly to ask if they can send you a free copy.<\/p><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-109-button-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-109-3\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">Where on your website can I open a customer account?<\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-109-button-3\" id=\"bde-faq-109-3\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>You can create a new account at the end of the order process or on the following page. You can view all of your orders and subscriptions in your customer account. You can also change your addresses and your password.<\/p><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-109-button-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-109-4\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">Do I need to create an account to make an order?<\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-109-button-4\" id=\"bde-faq-109-4\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>No, you don\u2019t have to create an account. But there are a few advantages if you create an account.<\/p><ul><li><p>You never have to enter your billing and shipping address again<\/p><\/li><li><p>Find all of your orders, subscriptions and addresses in your account<\/p><\/li><li><p>Download invoices of your orders<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bde-faq__item\">\n      <h3 class=\"bde-faq__title-tag\">\n       <button id=\"bde-faq-109-button-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bde-faq-109-5\" class=\"bde-faq__question js-faq-item\">\n          <span class=\"bde-faq__title\">Do you also have a physical store?<\/span>\n                           <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--inactive\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\r\n<path d=\"M31 12h-11v-11c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1h-6c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v11h-11c-0.552 0-1 0.448-1 1v6c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h11v11c0 0.552 0.448 1 1 1h6c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-11h11c0.552 0 1-0.448 1-1v-6c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1z\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n         \t  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bde-faq__icon bde-faq__icon--active\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!-- Font Awesome Free 5.15.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) --><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bde-faq-109-button-5\" id=\"bde-faq-109-5\" class=\"bde-faq__answer\">\n        <div class=\"bde-faq__answer-content\">\n            <div class=\"breakdance-rich-text-styles\"><p>No, we don\u2019t have a physical store location at the moment. 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