💎 December Birthstone

December Birthstone: Tanzanite

The full guide to December birthstones — meaning, history, and the gemstones for those born in December.

TanzaniteModern
TurquoiseTraditional
OnyxMystical
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December Birthstone Meaning

Turquoise was sacred to the Aztecs, the Egyptians, and the Persians — buried with pharaohs, set into Aztec masks, given to brides in Persia for love and protection. Tanzanite was discovered only in 1967 in Tanzania, making it both the oldest and newest birthstone tradition combined. December-born straddle ancient wisdom and brand-new beauty.

Quick Facts

December Birthstone At a Glance

Modern BirthstoneTanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon
TraditionalTurquoise
Mystical (Tibetan)Onyx
ColorBlue-violet / Sky Blue / Various
Zodiac SignsSagittarius, Capricorn
Stones

All December Birthstones

Tanzanite
blue-violet
💎 Hardness 6.5-7
Turquoise
sky blue to greenish blue
💎 Hardness 5-6
Zircon
blue, golden, red
💎 Hardness 6-7.5
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