January into February is a 3 strand necklace celebrating the birthstones of Garnet for January and Amethyst for February. I used Amethyst, Garnet rounds, Hessonite Garnet facets and Light Amethyst. It's finished with Delica Glass spacer beads and a Silver filled Brass slide and lock clasp. I just love these colors together! It's a great gift for January and February birthdays or for Valentine's Day! The shortest strand is 16 1/4 inches long and the longest is 19 1/4 inches long.

As per firemountaingems.com, "Amethyst (pronounced AM-eh-thihst) is one of the most common--and popular!--gemstone materials. This variety of quartz ranges in color from deep purple to pale lavender depending on the presence of manganese and iron. Because of the myth of its origins, this stone has been believed to prevent drunkenness and have the power to quell a range of other physical appetites and indulgences. This sobering effect is also believed to clarify mental acuity, improving the decision-making ability of those who wear it. This made it a popular choice for giving to young men--helping them avoid temptation and keeping them clear-minded when using weapons.

Leonardo Da Vinci once wrote that amethyst holds the power to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken one's intelligence. Healers have been using amethyst to increase their psychic abilities and intuition for centuries. Cross-culturally, this popular gemstone was used as a symbol of peace and unification. It is also thought to evoke feelings of serenity and calmness in those who wear it.

Amethyst is often used during meditation to provide an overall sense of spiritual balance. Some naturopaths will use amethyst to help treat insomnia and sugar imbalances, and to relieve headaches."

"The deep, glossy red color of garnet resembles the juicy seeds of a pomegranate, which is perhaps why its name is derived from the Latin word granatum, meaning pomegranate seed. In Greek mythology, a pomegranate was often given as a gift of passion and associated with eternal love. In ancient history, travelers wore garnet gemstones because they were believed to light up the night and provide protection from nightmares and accidents. Garnet symbolizes a quick return to a separated love, fertility and feminine life force.

Legend states that Hades gifted a pomegranate to Persephone before she left his domain to ensure a speedy and safe return. When she did return, the fruit transformed into a handful of the red gemstones.

A Garnet stone is often gifted to a loved one before they embark on travel. Garnets are commonly believed to aid in the healing of broken bonds of love. Garnets are also known to aid in the treatment of melancholy and depression by acting as a heart and blood stimulant.

Garnet is thought to be extremely beneficial in the realm of business. The stone can attract people to the wearer, which can help provide personal and business success. It is especially beneficial to people wanting to start home businesses."

"Hessonite is said to have a strong spiritual value for people regarded as wise. Besides encouraging a mellow vibe, hessonite garnet is said to stay the lips from gossiping. According to Vedic astrologists, wearing a two-carat or higher hessonite garnet is said to bring wealth and success as well as promote longevity. Interestingly enough, garnet in general is well-known for being a gemstone associated with success, especially in business."

So this lovely little necklace has the potential to heal, bring in love and create success in your life! Awesome!