December Birthstone

December Birthstone : Blue Topaz

Birthstone Color: Blue

As cool and inviting as a blue lake on a summer day blister, is the cornerstone of the month of December is derived from the Sanskrit word tapas, meaning fire. This is because Blue Topaz was considered by ancient civilizations have cooling properties. It was not only accepted when the cold water thrown into the pot boiling, but warm and calm! This gem has been attributed to healing powers, including the ability to cure insanity, asthma, vision problems and insomnia. The blue topaz was also magical properties in its ability to be invisible to the wearer in a threatening situation.

Topaz is the hardest silicate mineral. Although Pure Topaz is colorless, minor changes of elements in the result of stone in a variety of other colors such as blue, green, red, yellow and pink.

The blue color is created when Topaz is heated, whether natural or artificial heat comes from the people. The three shades of blue topaz are Sky, Swiss and London Blue. The latter is the deep blue and is often used as a cheap substitute for Sapphire.

Topaz is found mainly in Brazil, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Pakistan, China and the United States.

A gift from the blue topaz is a symbol of love and fidelity. Fortunately, this stone cold blue to put any force to the legendary flame of burning love!

December Birthstone : turquoise

Other Stones 
An alternate birthstone for December is turquoise. So called because it was introduced to Europe through Turkey, this stone is one of the first places to be used in jewelry. Turquoise has been by the ancients as a sacred stone, protective against all forms of ill health and bad. This beautiful stone is mined in Iran and the southern United States. A gift of Turquoise represents friendship and luck.