December babies have three birthstones to choose from, the two most eye-catching of which being majestic tanzanite and vibrant turquoise. Rich purple and blue tanzanite is said to establish a connection between your mind and higher realms, while brightly-hued turquoise grants health and good fortune to those who wear it. Here, we bring you the most enchanting jewellery pieces to celebrate December birthdays.
Tanzanite is relatively new on the gemstone circuit, having first been discovered in Tanzania in the mid-20th century. The stone gained international fame in the late Sixties, when Tiffany & Co. recognised its universal appeal. Creating a series of pieces featuring tanzanite as their focal point, the brand launched a major advertising campaign to showcase the dazzling pieces – the campaign was such a success that high jewellery brands around the world followed suit, firmly establishing this new-found gem in the world of fine jewellery.
Turquoise, on the other hand, dates back to Ancient Egypt, when the luminous stone was worn by pharaohs to ward off disaster and attract wealth. This vivid gem adorns the funerary mask of King Tut, who ruled Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. Across the Red Sea, turquoise also held great importance in the lives of Native Americans, who placed small pieces of the stone on the tips of their arrows, in the belief that this piece of fallen sky would help to keep their aim true.
December Birthstones:
The Best Tanzanite & Turquoise Jewellery
& Diamond Sous Les Étoiles ‘Galilée’ Ring
POA
Sixième Sens par Cartier High Jewellery Ring
POA
Sapphire & Diamond One of a Kind ‘Vishuddha’ Earrings
£15,500
Diamond High Jewellery ‘Serpenti’ necklace
£POA
