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December Birthstone - Tanzanite and Blue Zircon

If you are celebrating your Birthday in December, you are SO lucky!

You have TWO gorgeous birthstones to choose from, Tanzanite and Blue Zircon.





Let's have a closer look at each one.




Tanzanite


  • Tanzanite is only mined in one place - Tanzania

  • Finest quality Tanzanite is an intense violet-blue colour

  • Tanzanite was introduced to the world by Tiffany & Co. and was heavily promoted as an exotic stone, it has since become one of their most popular coloured gemstones


Sarah Jessica Parker wearing Tiffany & Co. tanzanite jewellery


Tanzanite Birthstone


Tanzanite is also known for the following traits:


  • brings the feeling of being “centred”

  • facilitates truthful thinking and communication

  • can help open your third eye and help with spiritual awakening





Blue Zircon


  • Zircon exists in a variety of colours including greenish-blue, yellow, brown and white (aka colourless)


  • The majority of zircon comes from Madagascar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Vietnam and Australia. Zircon found in Australia is considered to be one of the oldest minerals on earth, estimated at 4.4 billions years old


  • Blue Zircon was very popular during Victorian Era and is often seen in estate jewellery


Cushion cut loose blue zircon on a blue ribbon


Is Zircon the same thing as Cubic Zirconia?


No.


People often confuse the two due to their similar sounding names.


Zircon is a natural stone found in nature.


Cubic Zirconia is a synthetic / lab created / man-made stone. It has completely different properties and is much less valuable.


Round blue zircon and diamond halo white gold stud earrings


Blue Zircon Birthstone


Blue Zircon is also known for the following traits:

  • brings stability and strength of mind

  • develops intuition

  • helps achieve one’s goals


blue zircon infographic



Availability


Tanzanite and Blue Zircon are fairly abundant and are available in a large variety of shapes and sizes making them perfect for large statement pieces such as cocktail rings as well as smaller jewellery items.




Woman's hand wearing a cushion cut blue zircon and diamond halo rose gold cocktail ring on ring finger and diamond rose gold stacking ring on index finger, white ruffle blouse and hot pint nails


Tanzanite and Blue Zircon are much more affordable than diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and alexandrite.


Many of my clients are pleasantly surprised by how affordable these gems really are.



Woman wearing an oval tanzanite and diamond halo yellow gold necklace, a pearl necklace and a white silk blouse



 

Do you know what powers and qualities your birthstone holds?


To find out, visit my previous post: What is my Birthstone?

 



Durability


In terms of hardness, Tanzanite scores a 6 - 7 out of 10 on Moh's scale.


Blue Zircon scores a 6.5 - 7 out of 10.


With sapphires and rubies at 9 and diamonds at 10, these can scratch your tanzanite or blue zircon if not stored properly or if they rub against each other.




oval tanzanite and diamond halo white gold stud earrings on a white background

 

Pro Tip: don't shy away from adding these unique gemstones to your collection, just be careful while wearing them

 





 

Want to learn more about these unique gems? Check out my previous posts:



 



Is Tanzanite or Blue Zircon on your wishlist?



I'd love to hear about it!



To chat about your options, schedule a complimentary, 30 minute connection call with me here





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