Almandite (Almandine) Garnet : Transparent to semi-translucent reddish orange to red, slightly purplish red to reddish purple, they are typically dark in tone. This form of Garnet has been used in jewelry as far back as early Egyptian, Greek and Roman times. They are found in India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Brazil and also Greenland, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania and the USA. They are the birthstone for January and Aquarius as well as the 2nd Wedding Anniversary.