Birthstone of December: the Turquoise

The Turquoise birthstone stands for:

• Balance
• Inner peace
• Calming body and mind
• Insight
• Creativity
• Empathy
• Love
• Expelling depression, mood swings, and panic attacks
• Protection against negative energy

The turquoise provides inner peace. It calms the body and soul during hectic or stressful times. The stone helps to relax and reflect on the beautiful things in life. So those who can use a moment of peace and relaxation can hold the stone for a brief moment. By being in contact with a turquoise, you can relax more easily. This stone helps the stress slide off you.

The turquoise birthstone and December

December is the winter- and Christmas month. It is also "the dark month". The name 'December' comes from the Latin word Decem which means 'ten'. Before the modern-day calendar, a year had only ten months. December, the tenth month, was the last. The sky blue variant of the turquoise fit the month of December best. Later on, two months were added: July and August. These are named after the Roman Emperors Julius Cesar and Augustus. Besides turquoise, the precious gem tanzanite is also December's birthstone.

The Turquoise birthstone as a gem and in jewelry

The turquoise thanks its name to its color. This color is widely used in clothing, houses and fashion items. Some believe the stone has medicinal gifts such as described above. This is one of the reasons turquoise is so popular. According to color experts, the characteristic blue-green color stands for deep sympathy and compassion. But because the stone is a combination of two colors, it also stands for love, peace, authority, truth, future, and adaptability.

 

Topaz: An Alternative December Birthstone

While turquoise is the traditional birthstone for December, blue topaz is also recognized as an official birthstone for this month. Valued for its clear blue color, topaz is often associated with wisdom, communication, and inner strength. Its brilliant appearance and versatility have made it a popular choice for December birthdays around the world. Take a look at our Topaz bracelet and necklace or at our entire Birthstone Collection