December’s birthstones of tanzanite, zircon, and turquoise bring a whole new meaning to the winter blues.
Tanzanite, zircon, and turquoise are best known for their beautiful shades of blue. These gemstones range from some of the oldest on Earth, which were some of the first mined and used in jewelry, to a number of the most recently discovered. December’s birthstones are relatively inexpensive, but their beauty rivals even precious gemstones. Colorless zircon is a convincing alternative for diamond, tanzanite often substitutes sapphire, and turquoise is unmatched in its hue of robin’s egg blue.
Learn more about December's beautiful birthstones by exploring below.
Zircon is an underrated gemstone that’s often confused with synthetic cubic zirconia due to similar names and shared use as diamond simulants. Few people realize that zircon is a spectacular natural gemstone available in a variety of colors.
Admired since ancient times, turquoise is known for its distinct color, which ranges from powdery blue to greenish robin’s egg blue. It’s one of few minerals to lend its name to anything that resembles its striking color.
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