Introduction

December babies are truly spoiled. They don’t just get one or two, but three official AGTA birthstones: turquoise, zircon, and tanzanite. Each gem carries its own history, superstition, and Bollywood-style gossip.

If garnet is Ranveer, amethyst is Deepika, aquamarine is SRK, diamond is Kareena, emerald is Amitabh, ruby is Madhuri, sapphire is Hema, opal is Sridevi, tourmaline is Priyanka, topaz is Aishwarya, and citrine is Kangana — then December is a full-on ensemble cast:

• Turquoise = Rekha (mystical, timeless, sacred)

• Zircon = Tabu (underrated, misunderstood, deeply powerful)

• Tanzanite = Deepika Padukone in Cocktail (modern, trendy, dramatic entrance)

Turquoise: The Ancient Protector

• Composition: Hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum

• Colors: Sky blue to greenish blue

• Hardness: 5–6

• Symbolism: Protection, healing, spirituality

History & Gossip:

• Adored in Ancient Egypt, Persia, and by Native Americans

• Persian domes were decorated with turquoise to mirror heaven

• In India, turquoise (Firoza) is believed to protect from the evil eye

• Bollywood masala: Producers wear turquoise to ward off box office curses

Zircon: The Misunderstood Star

• Composition: Zirconium silicate

• Colors: Blue, red, green, yellow, colorless

• Hardness: 7–7.5

• Symbolism: Wisdom, clarity, grounding

History & Gossip:

• Zircon predates diamonds — some pieces are 4.4 billion years old

• Often confused with synthetic cubic zirconia (CZ)

• Bollywood masala: Stylists use blue zircon as a sapphire alternative

Tanzanite: The Modern Sensation

• Composition: Blue-violet variety of zoisite

• Colors: Vibrant blue to violet (pleochroic)

• Hardness: 6.5

• Symbolism: Transformation, intuition, elegance

History & Gossip:

• Discovered in 1967 near Mount Kilimanjaro

• Tiffany & Co. branded it as ‘Tanzanite’

• Marketed as ‘1000x rarer than diamonds’

• Bollywood masala: Mistaken for Kashmir sapphire at awards shows

Bollywood & Hollywood Masala

• Turquoise: Loved in cowboy culture; Rekha & Zeenat Aman flaunted it

• Zircon: Elizabeth Taylor owned zircon; astrologers push it as a Venus substitute

• Tanzanite: Beyoncé & Sarah Jessica Parker flaunt it; Bollywood jewelers hype it as a Kashmir sapphire alternative

Gemological Facts

Astrology Masala

• Turquoise: Linked to Venus & Jupiter; attracts wealth and luck

• Zircon: Venus substitute, called ‘poor man’s Shukra stone’

• Tanzanite: No Vedic roots, but hyped as a millennial Venus gem

Styling Tips: December Gems in 2025

• Turquoise: Boho chic, silver settings, malas, men’s jewelry

• Zircon: Brilliant engagement rings, diamond alternative

• Tanzanite: Statement necklaces, cocktail rings, Mumbai elite weddings

Gossip Meets Spirituality

• Turquoise: Said to change color in danger; an actress claimed it turned pale before an accident

• Zircon: Aids meditation; often used in malas

• Tanzanite: Marketed as a third-eye stone; tech entrepreneurs buy it for ‘clarity in coding’

Indian Market Drama

• Iranian turquoise fetches top prices in India

• Zircon suffers identity crisis due to CZ but maintains demand in astrology

• Tanzanite is booming as a sapphire alternative for elites

Care & Cleaning

• Turquoise: Porous, avoid chemicals and heat

• Zircon: Stable, avoid high heat

• Tanzanite: Delicate, avoid hard knocks

Final Masala: Why December Babies Win

• Turquoise = Rekha (timeless, mystical)

• Zircon = Tabu (underrated, deep)

• Tanzanite = Deepika in Cocktail (trendy, dramatic)

December is the grand finale of the gemstone year. With turquoise’s sacred aura, zircon’s misunderstood brilliance, and tanzanite’s glamorous hype, December babies inherit three stories — none of them ordinary.