December
Birthstone

Topaz is commonly known as a beautiful light blue stone though it does come in many colors such as yellow, white and pink. Blue Topaz is much less expensive than aquamarine and as such very popular. It looks beautiful in rings, bracelets, necklaces, and pendants. Topaz looks magnificent with almost any outfit. As with all gems, protect topaz rings from scratches and sharp blows. Also avoid large temperature changes (such as leaving it be a heater vent or in a hot car). Do not clean this gemstone in a home ultrasonic cleaner. The best way to clean this beautiful gem is warm soapy water. Topaz is found in Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Russia, and USA.

Tanzanite is a relatively new blue gemstone introduced by Tiffany's. It's unique blue color is fabulous. Tanzanite is wonderful to wear in any form but tanzanite rings and tanzanite pendants are most popular. Tanzanite gemstones may be blue, purple or slate gray. It is a rare blue-purple zoisite. Tanzanite gem has a hardness rating of 6.5. Colors of this beautiful gemstone range from light violet-blue to ultramarine blue. The highest quality is blue with a hint of purple throughout. Often tanzanite jewelry will appear to have a different color (blue, purple, or brownish yellow) from alternate angles.