BIRTHSTONE COLLECTION
December Birthstone
Discover the stones commonly linked to this month, including modern choices and recognised alternatives.
Which stones represent December?
Turquoise
Colours: Blue to green
Culturally significant in decorative arts
Explore Turquoise →Recognised alternativeZircon
Colours: Blue, colourless and other colours
Historically treasured for its brilliance
Explore Zircon →Recognised alternativeTanzanite
Colours: Blue-violet
Celebrated for its distinctive blue-violet colour
Explore Tanzanite →Birthstone traditions differ across historical and modern lists. These associations are not scientific or medical claims.
Colours, meaning and history
Turquoise
Colour: Blue to green.
Culturally significant in decorative arts
Turquoise holds significance in several jewellery-making traditions. Interpretations of protection or luck are symbolic, not medically established effects.
Read the Turquoise gemstone guide →Zircon
Colour: Blue, colourless and other colours.
Historically treasured for its brilliance
Read the Zircon gemstone guide →Tanzanite
Colour: Blue-violet.
Celebrated for its distinctive blue-violet colour
Read the Tanzanite gemstone guide →Frequently asked questions
What is the December birthstone?
Recognised stones include Turquoise, Zircon, Tanzanite. Modern and traditional lists are not always identical.
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