December Birthstones

Tanzanite - Tanzanite is found in only one place in the world near Mt. Klamanjaro Tanzania.  Tanzanite is a 6.5 on Moh's Scale of Mineral Hardness

Zircon - Blue Zircon is the most popular variety of zircon but it is also available in other colors.  Zircon's fire, brilliance and beauty compare to almost any gem.  Zircon is a 7.5 on Moh's Scale.

Turquoise - Turquoise is light or dark blue or a blue green color and may contain narrow veins known as matrix.  Turquoise is a 6 on Moh's Scale

Lapis - Lapis is a deep blue stone with gold inclusions.  Lapis is not dyed and is extremely rare.  Anciently it was used for pigments in paint and for carvings.  It is 5 - 6 on Moh's scale.