Many Birthstone Choices In December
If you were born in December, you are very lucky because you have a choice of three gems: blue topaz, turquoise and tanzanite; and traditionally speaking, you may also add lapis lazuli and zircon to the list.
The most traditional of December birthstones , turquoise has been mined since 3000 B.C. in Sinai, Egypt. The name is from the French word meaning "Turkish," since it was transported to Europe through Turkey during the Crusades. This gem was worn on the turban and was often surrounded by pearls and protected these men against their enemies.
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| Stones in a Variety of Calming Blue Shades
Think of a blue gem stone and many people will think sapphire or lapis or even tanzanite, but there are a number of other blue gemstones which come in different shades including azure, cobalt, navy and indigo.
Some examples of blue stones include aquamarine, azurite, blue lace agate, boulder opal, chalcedony, lapis lazuli, sapphire, topaz and blue zircon.
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