Articles related to "December Birthstone"

Those born in December have a choice between the precious gemstone Ruby or the semi-precious gemstone Turquoise.

Tanzanite, one of the youngest and rarest gemstones, was only discovered in Tanzania in 1967 and made a gemstone of December birthdays in 2002.

Turquoise has been worn by cultures ancient and modern, and is said to bring protection, luck, peace, truth, detoxification and protection from falling.

Zircon is a beautiful and underappreciated gemstone, whose fame and popularity have been usurped by the newer fake diamond, cubic zirconia.

In 1912 the Association of Jewelers listed twelve gemstones according to the months of the year. Behind each birthstone lies a wealth of history and symbolism.