December is another month lucky enough to have more than one birthstone! Though all of December’s birthstones are traditionally blue, there are still a lot to choose from.
Three of my favorite December birthstones are Lapis Lazuli, Blue Topaz and Turquoise. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with Blue Zircon and Tanzanite, but there’s something special about the other stones.
There’s a reason I have so many of these stones in my December Birthstone jewelry collection! The rich blue hues of Lapis Lazuli are great reminders of the winter sky, while Blue Topaz reminds me of the rich colors of icy water. Turquoise with it's range of greens to blues brings to mind soft green moss or cloudy skies.
Of course, Lapis Lazuli and Tanzanite are also stones with special meanings as well. Let’s start with Lapis Lazuli:
Lapis Lazuli’s Long History And Many Meanings
Lapis Lazuli is one of the stones that humans have prized the longest. Our history with Lapis Lazuli includes artifacts found in Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, and basically, anywhere both Lapis and ancient humans existed together.
We’ve even been making artisan jewelry with Lapis Lazuli almost that whole time.
Genuine Lapis Lazuli is a stone most prized in its imperfections, with speckles of gold and white mineral mixed in with the rich blue of the main stone. In fact, those speckles are one of the easiest ways to tell true Lapis from fake or lab-created stones.
As for Lapis Lazuli’s meanings, this stone has been prized for so much of history that there are a lot of meanings to choose from. But, Lapis Lazuli’s most commonly accepted meanings include strength, courage, and mental fortitude. It's known around the world as a stone of truth and friendship.
Blue Topaz, The Beautiful New December Birthstone
Like all December birthstones, Blue Topaz comes in a range of blues. Most Blue Topaz comes out of the ground colorless or pale blue. They are treated with heat and radiation to create the various stunning blue colors.
While Blue Topaz is a very popular modern December birthstone, it was officially added as a birthstone only in 2002!
Metaphysically, Blue Topaz has been connected with good fortune, good health and love. A great gemstone to have around!
Turquoise, An Ancient Gemstone
Turquoise has been around and used in jewelry for millennia. It's been traced back as far as 4000 BC! In the Americas, the Aztecs used Turquoise for ceremonial objects, jewelry and weapons.
Turquoise may be an ancient gemstone, but it was added as a December birthstone more recently, in 1912.
Metaphysically, Turquoise is associated with luck, good fortune and friendship. Another great gemstone to have around!
Three Great Stones For December Birthstone Jewelry
Traditional or modern - you can't go wrong with either Lapis Lazuli, Blue Topaz or Turquoise as the centerpiece of your December Birthstone jewelry!
