December - Blue Zircone

Both Turquoise and Blue Zircon are considered popular birthstones
for the month of December.
For information on the Turquoise, please click here.

Color

The Zircon family of colors ranges from yellow, orange, blue, green, red, brown and sometimes colorless.

Lore

The Yellow "hyacinth" Zircon was associated with the zodiac of Leo, thus with lions and courage. Rare red was said to be the cure for all insomnia. It was also said to protect travelers against all wounds and the plagues. Helped guide it's wearers when sorting finances.

Why Buy

Blue shades are considered Birthstones for December. Zircon is an incredibly brilliant stone. It is a very clean stone that displays very few inclusions. With its variety of colors and it's affordability, a bracelet or necklace set with zircon would be an attention-getter.

Found

The most important source of Zircon to the trade is Cambodia.

Care

Clean your Zircon in ultrasonic jewellery cleaner or with warm soapy water and soft bristle brush.