The December birthstone is the alluring and very beautiful Turquoise stone, reminiscent of the skies. Turquoise is also the recognised gemstone representing the fifth and eleventh wedding anniversaries. It alluring colour make this a magical stone that you could never tire of and make it ideal to be allied as the December Birthstone.

For each month of the year there is a corresponding gemstone called a birthstone. December’s turquoise stone is also a valuable mineral and one of the most valuable non-transparent gemstones in the jewellery industry. Traditionally turquoise can be seen in ethnic and cultural jewellery. The Aztecs of Mexico and the Native American Indians used a lot of turquoise to make jewellery and decorations. It was also used in religious ceremonies by shamans to ward off evil spirits.

Nowadays turquoise is used in the manufacture of jewellery. Birthstone jewellery is extremely popular as a gift idea and the range of birthstone jewellery is very good. You are no longer forced to settle for a birthstone
ring due to lack of choice. You can now purchase birthstone earrings, pins, angel pins and pendants all bearing the birthstone of your choice.

Turquoise is most often crafted into bracelets and pendants with rings and earrings also popular pieces of jewellery. In addition to turquoise being the modern birthstone for December, there are actually thirteen different birthstones for December. These are turquoise which is the modern birthstone; blue topaz which is the modern birthstone as well but also doubles as the ancient Hindu birthstone; tanzanite which is the modern birthstone; zircon which is the traditional birthstone; lapis which is a traditional stone and a planetary stone for Capricorn; onyx which is the mystical December birthstone; ruby which is the Ayurvedic birthstone; agate which is the sun sign Capricorn birthstone; garnet, sapphire and amethyst are also sun sign stones; beryl is the talismanic stone for December and last but not least is chrysoprase which is an ancient Russian birthstone for December. With all these different gemstones to choose from there is no excuse not to wear your birthstone.