The Persian mines of yore produced the finest Turquoise gemstones. Chinese artisans crafted valuable pieces as early as 3000 BC. Egyptian royalty from as far back as 5500 BC wore them as jewellery. The use of Turquoise started with ancient civilisations. Morenci Turquoise squash blossom necklace (Source: Two Grey Hills) Lynch Station, Virginia in the USA is the only place that produces translucent Turquoise, making this unique variation incredibly expensive. Iran, where the Persian blue variation of Turquoise comes from, is another major source of the gemstone. The primary sources of Turquoise is the American Southwest, namely the states of Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico, as well as the northwestern provinces of Hubei and Shaanxi in China. Native American Turquoise heishi jewellery (Source: Trip Savvy) There are veins from the host rock or mineral called the matrix that usually covers the gemstone. It occurs in dry areas as a semi-transparent or opaque blue-green mineral found within rocks or other minerals. Turquoise is made up of a bunch of microscopic crystals formed by copper-rich groundwater mixing with phosphorus and aluminium. Rough Turquoise (Source: Pinterest) What Makes a Turquoise The year ends then with three beautiful stones for us to talk about: Turquoise, Tanzanite and Zircon. It’s an eye-catcher for sure, having gotten its vivid color from the abundant copper that surrounds it in the earth.As we approach the end of the year, with the nights at their shortest and the weather chilly, we come to December’s birthstones. Sacred Turquoiseįrom the Egyptians to the dynasties of China, this special gem has given name to the color turquoise. And guess what, some zircons even have small traces of uranium in them, meaning they irradiate themselves! Zircon is simply a badass creation. The second birthstone of December is spectacular – it’s known for its high luster and flashes of multicolored light. Believe it or not, but Zircon has been around for 4.4 billion years, making it the oldest mineral on earth!Ībove: a custom piece featuring a zirkon and three sustainable lab-grown diamonds Tanzanite is very rare, a thousand times rarer than diamonds, but we can always try to source the perfect tanzanite if you want a custom design ring - perhaps with some of our lab-grown diamonds? Have a look at our brand new Teal Blue Sapphire & Diamonds pictured above. It’s almost a thousand times rarer than diamond, and the chances of tanzanite being found anywhere else than in Tanzania is one in a million! Tanzanite is a precious stone as it’s very rare. The Maasai people discovered the stunning blue stones in the ashes after the fire, and immediately understood their enchanting capabilities – believing tanzanite will enhance their lives and give profound meaning. As the only jewel in the world that’s trichroic, it can change into three different colors: blue, purple and velvety brown depending on the light, impacting and brightening the entire mood of its surroundings!Īccording to legend, tanzanite was born when lightning struck at the foot hills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, creating a magic fire. Tanzanite is an outstanding blue gemstone with a mighty vibe. Why not get inspired by our Agra Peacock featuring this stunning blue sapphire, stacked with our brand new Swan Tail? Color-changing Tanzanite Sagittarius and Capricorn born in December are fortunate to enjoy three gorgeous birthstones.Ĭurrently, none of our in-stock collection pieces feature the December birthstone, but you can always custom design a gorgeous Tanzanite, Zirkon or Turquoise piece to your liking. The first winter month is here, so it might not come as a surprise that December’s birthstones are known for their beautiful, clear blue tones – a perfect match for this season’s chilly temperatures. December is represented by an array of brilliant blues with three beautiful birthstones promising brightened moods to those wearing them.
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