A Brief Guide to December Birthstones

The last month of the calendar is all about chills and snowfall, right? You stay indoors wrapped in a blanket or go out draped in woolen coats. Hot chocolate, walnut cakes and bonfires are your favorite. But have you ever wondered if there is more to this chilly month than meets your eyes? You might not have thought about birthstone of december this but December has got some breathtaking birthstones in its store. And the surprise element is that all four December birthstones are blue. Unbelievable right? Let's discuss each one of them briefly.

Tanzanite Birthstones

Tanzanite is a modern-day addition to the December birthstone list. It is revered for its charismatic blue-violet shades and pleochroic properties. Tanzanite is relatively a recent finding in the gemstone kingdom. It was discovered in Tanzania in 1967 and was introduced to the world in 1968 by Tiffany & Co. And guess what? There exists only a single mining location for these gemstones in the entire world. Isn’t that mind-boggling? But even after being this rare, tanzanites are still affordable compared to the precious gemstones – diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires.

You can find tanzanites in shades of pure vivid blue to violet in different tones and saturation levels. The blue-colored variety is favored the most and also commands the highest price across all color variants. Talking about symbolism, wearing tanzanites promotes open-heartedness and thoughtfulness. It can keep you calm and help you with good communication. You can wear a tanzanite birthstone in a pendant or bracelet. Alternatively, a tanzanite December birthstone rings can make it onto your ring finger as your engagement or wedding bling. However, since these gems rate between 6 and 7 on the Mohs scale, you need to be extra careful while wearing them.

Blue Topaz Birthstones

Blue topaz possesses fine hues shining brightly with their dramatic luster. These mesmerizing gemstones are found in light to dark blue hues, each one with its name. We have London Blue topaz with strong inky hues in vivid saturation and dark tone. The Swiss Blue variant displays a lively light blue sky hue in light tones. The Sky Blue topaz has a natural blue color similar to that of an aquamarine. Out of the three, London Blue topaz is the most desirable but also the most pricey.

As far as symbolism is concerned, blue topaz stands for great wisdom. Wearing this gemstone can bring you new opportunities and achievements. It can let you express your true feelings through effective communication. Blue topaz is also said to work wonders for throat chakra and hence is best suited to be worn in a pendant. Topaz rates 8 out of 10 on the Mohs hardness scale. So, you are free to style this gemstone in your everyday jewelry pieces with a little bit of extra care.

Turquoise Birthstones

This glassy blue-green mineral is the traditional birthstone for December and is considered one of the oldest gemstones on Earth. Turquoise can be from semi-transparent to opaque and has defining veins-like inherent formations. Talking about their shades, these stones are found in a wide range from vibrant blue-green to green to yellowish-green hues. Speaking of their value, spotless turquoise stones with sparkling blue hues are favored the most. Stones with hints of green or yellow and valued less. Nevertheless, people still invest in stones with beautifully carved natural patterns and those with distinct green colors.

Coming to symbolism, turquoise represents good luck, prosperity, loyalty and affection. December borns can wear this stone to embrace happiness and spirituality in life. You will mostly see turquoise stones in cabochons in bracelets, rings, pendants and earrings. However, due to their low hardness score (between 5 and 6), these gemstones are better preserved in a bezel setting.

Blue Zircon Birthstones

Yet another blue gemstone that made it to the December birthstone list is blue zircon. Though you can find zircon in several hues, the blue color is highly sought-after and also suitable for December-borns. Brown-hued zircon is heat-treated to give it a colorless appeal or a sky blue or bright blue color.

Symbolically, blue zircon represents abundance, knowledge and confidence. Zircon scores 7.5 on the Mohs scale, so you can wear it in all forms of jewelry by being extra cautious. Colorless zircon exhibits a strong resemblance to colorless diamonds. Also, many think that zircon is the same as cubic zirconia. However, that’s not the case; the former is a natural gemstone while the latter is an artificial simulant for diamonds.

Birthstone Treats @GemsNY

Are you fascinated by birthstones for December? Make them yours or gift them to your loved ones regardless of the month in which their birthday falls. At GemsNY, you can have an extensive range of tanzanite birthstones in different cuts and carat weights. Visit the brand’s website for tanzanite jewelry for sale at the best prices. And that’s not it, you can shop for other birthstones by month from the brand’s huge inventory. How will you know that unless you check it out?