Give a pop of color to your fave December babe with their birthstones, turquoise and tanzanite. With a rich history and incredible matrix, we consider these gemstones some of the most unique birthstones. Learn a little more about December’s birthstones and the fine jewelry pieces we offer!

Terrific Facts About Turquoise:

• one of the earliest stones used for jewelry
• given its blue color from the presence of copper, and its green color from the presence of iron
• thought to bring good health and fortune and protect from evil
• legend says turquoise was created when tears of joy mixed with rain, and seeped into the earth
• veins that appear on the stone are from remnants of the rock in which the turquoise formed in
• we source our turquoise from Arizona and Nevada, USA
• measures a 5 to 6 on the Moh’s Scale of Hardness

Tremendous Facts About Tanzanite:

• can only be sourced at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro
• first discovered in 1967
• traces of vanadium mixed with extreme heat give the stone its color
• stands out because of its "trichroism", which means it appears to change color from blue to violet when turned in the light
• a spiritual stone that inspires compassion + calmness
• measures a 6 to 7 on the Moh’s Scale of Hardness

How to Care For Your Turquoise + Tanzanite

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