December birthstones: Turquoise, Blue zircon and Tanzanite

December has three birthstones: turquoise, zircon and tanzanite. The older traditional list gave December the ruby, promising success, fortune, love and fame.

Turquoise — Love free of doubts and worries, according to the traditional July rhyme.
Blue zircon — Clarity.
Tanzanite — Transformation and intuition.

What the December stones symbolise

Symbolism comes from traditional gem lore. It is cultural, not a promise of any effect.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the birthstone for December?

The official modern December birthstones are turquoise, blue zircon and tanzanite (Jewelers of America / American Gem Society list). The older traditional list gives ruby.

Which zodiac signs are born in December?

December births fall under Sagittarius or Capricorn, depending on the day.

Other months

Official modern list	Turquoise, Blue zircon, Tanzanite
Traditional list	Ruby
Old Hindu list (Kunz, 1913)	Topaz
Zodiac signs	Sagittarius · Capricorn