December birthstone necklaces feature three distinct gems: blue topaz, turquoise, and tanzanite. Each carries its own character and color range. Blue topaz rates 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it suitable for daily wear. Turquoise, a softer stone at 5-6 Mohs, has been mined in the American Southwest and Persia for centuries. Tanzanite comes from a single source near Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Our collection of 431 necklaces pairs these December stones with .925 sterling silver settings, priced from $479 to $38,569.
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December has three recognized birthstones: blue topaz, turquoise, and tanzanite. Blue topaz is the most durable at 8 Mohs hardness, while tanzanite is the rarest, found only in Tanzania.
Blue topaz is better suited for daily wear due to its 8 Mohs hardness rating. Turquoise rates 5-6 on the scale and is more prone to scratching and chemical sensitivity.
The American Gem Trade Association expanded December's birthstone list to provide options at different price points and durability levels. Tanzanite was added in 2002 as the first new birthstone since 1912.