December Birthstones: Triple Trouble

November is here, and December is coming - three different options, three different stones to show off. For fans of different shades of gem, this is  the month for you: tanzanite, turquoise, and zircons reign supreme as December's birthstones.

Tanzanite

• A relatively young stone, tanzanite was discovered less than 75 years ago!
• First discovered in 1967 in Tanzania, East Africa
• For people who love flashy stones, tanzanite is the perfect stone: in the right light it can appear blue, purple, or a shade of violet.

Zircon

• One of the oldest gems in the world, zircon has been around for over 4 million years.
• It was once believed that wearing zircon increased a wearer’s wisdom, brought prosperity, and assisted in resting.
• Zircon is found all around the globe, but very few of the zircon stones are of gem quality.

Turquoise

• Long a favorite of Egyptian pharaohs and Native Americans, turquoise is one of the oldest known gemstones in the world.
• For all its beauty, turquoise is a relatively soft stone – prone to scratching, cracking, and breaking outright.
• Turquoise is gemstone for 11th anniversary of marriage.

Out of the three choices for incoming December, do you have a favorite? Do you love zircon and turquoise, but don't really care for jade, garnet or quartz? Probably not! It's hard to pick one or more.