Give a Garnet in January

Yellow gold red garnet rings designed by Marco Bicego

Red Garnet Rings by Marco Bicego

This red garnet ring is designed by Marco Bicego and available at Roman Jewelers.

As Aquarius’ zodiac stone and the second wedding anniversary gem, garnet provides a versatile family of affordable gems that can be enjoyed year-round. But, probably, the garnet is known mostly as January’s birthstone.

A Family of Gems

Garnet is actually the group name for a family of gemstones that come in almost every color. They’re beautiful, durable, and most garnets are very affordable. The name “garnet” comes from the Roman word granatus, meaning “seed,” because the gems were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds.

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Lucy Zimmerman

Lucy Zimmerman is a fourth-generation jeweler who grew up watching her parents, Roman and Sophie Shor, build Roman Jewelers from the ground up. Inspired by her father's craftsmanship and passion for serving customers, she discovered her own love for the business while working weekends and holidays during college.

After graduating from Lafayette College with a degree in Psychology, Lucy joined the family business, learning firsthand under her father, Roman. She later managed Roman Jewelers' former mall location before helping open and lead the company's current flagship showroom.

Today, Lucy leads Roman Jewelers into its next chapter, carrying forward a family legacy of craftsmanship, integrity, exceptional service, community involvement, and charitable giving while embracing a modern vision for luxury retail. Guided by the family values on which the company was built, Lucy is shaping the future of Roman Jewelers through innovation, elevated experiences, and a continued commitment to personalized service, while giving back to the community, and preserving the legacy that has defined Roman Jewelers for generations.