Instagrammers: Please keep them coming!

There’s a very heavy “back to school” feel to the month of January. The holidays are over, and for those who have enjoyed a long, relaxing break, getting back to business doesn’t come easy. But there’s a wealth of jewelers who have made the transition into January better, their displays on social media a glimmer in otherwise rough, sleepy mornings. Scroll through Instagram as you zombie through breakfast and you’ll find any number of things: those that are still enjoying their tropical vacations (lucky); those that, like you, perhaps, are struggling to cope with a return to normalcy (their posts of snow-laden driveways, Christmas tree–strewn sidewalks, and bundled-up selfies ask, “Is it spring yet?”). And then there are those that greet the day—and the month of January—with something that makes you smile. The bright spot that we all need, these jewelers and jewelry fans are celebrating the month with its deep, dramatic birthstone: garnet. The gemstone, seen here mostly in its deep-red variation, is sensationally warm, injecting a bold sense of take-charge that says to the month, “Bring it.” Though to be truthful, there aren’t nearly enough—do a quick search of #garnet and you’ll find yourself scrolling through a series of red-tinted photos, lots of pomegranate shots (that, while beautiful, do not count as jewelry), and plenty of anime-looking illustrations (which yours truly has no understanding of whatsoever). So while these five remarkable photos of a remarkably fierce gemstone will certainly be the highlight of any Instagram session, a plea to jewelers just getting back to work and settling into 2017: More, please.

Hurtling into the New Year with gusto. Feeling a part of the Solar System today in my gorgeous shooting star ring. The color of the garnet got me like #rotd #showmeyourrings #nofilter #fineclaret #bordeaux #garnet

A photo posted by Sarah (@sarahlpa) on Jan 5, 2017 at 12:06pm PST

Wild hair, don’t care, as long as we’re wearing our arrow studs and jackets PS: The lovely ladies at @greenwichstjewelers have a pair in rhodolite garnet and yellow gold just waiting for you

A photo posted by Jane Taylor Jewelry (@janetaylorjewelry) on Jan 5, 2017 at 7:28am PST

christiesjewels An early 19th century brooch with a beautiful color combination of foiled garnets, citrines, and emeralds to be offered in our Christie’s South Kensington Jewellery sale on January 18. #brooch #jewery #jewels #19thcentury #citrine #emerald #garnet #orange #pink #purple #SouthKensington #auction #18JAN2017

A photo posted by Christie’s Jewelry (@christiesjewels) on Jan 6, 2017 at 4:00am PST

Now on Etsy! This Antique Garnet star brooch will make a lovely and unique January birthstone gift for some lucky lady! Etsy shop link in bio or DM for details. #antique #antiquejewelry #brooches #garnet #bohemiangarnet #star #starbrooch #januarybirthstone #victorian #edwardian #celestial #antiquejewels #giftideas #valentinesday #jewelrygram #instajewelry #instagood #garnetjewelry #gemstone #seattle #forsale #etsy #jewelrylover #burgundy

A photo posted by Kenya (@peacockvintageseattle) on Jan 5, 2017 at 9:08pm PST

Obsessed. It’s pretty rad to love your job this much. Thanks to all you beautiful people for asking @thewhittlemaster and me to create badass heirlooms for you. Need to expand (or start) your #GemSteady collection? Get this new year off to a sparkly start by emailing brittanyc@gemsteady.com to inquire about having something special created just for youuuuuuuuu

A photo posted by B. and B. (@gemsteady) on Jan 5, 2017 at 3:36pm PST

Brittany Siminitz

JCK Contributing Editor