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Blue Stones for Winter: December Gemstone Spotlight on Tanzanite & Turquoise

Impressive Mario Buccellati 18K white gold, diamond (15 cts) and tanzanite cocktail ring. Italy.

Impressive Mario Buccellati 18K white gold, diamond (15 cts) and tanzanite cocktail ring. Italy. Botier Inc.

There are three gemstones associated with the month of December: tanzanite, zircon and turquoise. We have one stunning sample of tanzanite, which is often purchased as an alternative stone to the more expensive sapphire, and several examples of turquoise, a plentiful stone that is one of the oldest known gemstones in the world. See more here.

Day/night earrubgs, signed and numbered, 18K gold and turquoise, USA, 1980s, 3-1/2" long

Day/night earrubgs, signed and numbered, 18K gold and turquoise, USA, 1980s, 3-1/2" long. Leah Gordon Gallery.

Vintage bracelet, 18K gold and turquoise, French.

Vintage bracelet, 18K gold and turquoise, French. One Jewelers

American Indian turquoise belt buckle, featuring an unusual oval turquoise surrounded by smaller stones, and set in sterling silver.  This is really huge, not for the faint of heart!

American Indian turquoise belt buckle, featuring an unusual oval turquoise surrounded by smaller stones, and set in sterling silver. This is really huge, not for the faint of heart! Clifford Baron Gallery

Bird pin, 18k gold with turquoise, rubies and emerald, Italy, c. 1960"s.

Bird pin, 18k gold with turquoise, rubies and emerald, Italy, c. 1960"s. Brian Stewart Gallery

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