# December birthstone gifts: turquoise, tanzanite and zircon > December has three birthstones: turquoise, tanzanite and zircon. Here is what each one is, how to choose between them and blue-stone gifts in stock. URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/gift-guides/december-birthstone-gifts Updated: 2026-10-30 December has three birthstones: turquoise, tanzanite and zircon. Here is what each one is, how to choose between them and blue-stone gifts in stock. ## Blue stone gifts in stock - **[Blue Moon Phase Trinket Dish](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/blue-moon-phase-trinket-dish) (£18.99)** - **[Blue Crescent Moon Oil Burner](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/blue-crescent-moon-oil-burner) (£17.99)** - **[Blue Moon Phase Ceramic Incense Ash Catcher](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/blue-moon-phase-ceramic-incense-ash-catcher) (£20.99)** - **[Blue Moon Heart Trinket Box](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/blue-moon-heart-trinket-box) (£19.99)** - **[Blue Moon and Sun Trinket Dish](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/blue-moon-and-sun-trinket-dish) (£17.99)** - **[Yoga Moves Singing Bowl Set – White/Blue (10.7cm)](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/yoga-moves-singing-bowl-set-whiteblue-107cm016) (£35.52)** - **[Blue Moon Phase Fig & Vanilla Scented Glass Tube Candle](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/blue-moon-phase-fig-and-vanilla-scented-glass-tube-candle) (£19.99)** - **[Blue Hamsa Hand Incense Stick Holder](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/blue-hamsa-hand-incense-stick-holder) (£17.99)** ## Ordering for Christmas UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. For Christmas delivery, order by mid-December: carriers get busier in the run-up, so earlier is safer, and Royal Mail and other carriers publish their own last posting dates each year. ## Questions **What are the December birthstones?** December has three modern birthstones: turquoise, tanzanite and zircon. Turquoise is the traditional one; tanzanite was added to the modern list in 2002 and blue zircon is also widely used. See our [December birthstone guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/december). Prices and stock change, so check the product page. **What colour is the December birthstone?** All three December birthstones are known for blue: sky-blue to green-blue turquoise, violet-blue tanzanite and bright blue zircon, although zircon comes in many colours. See our [December birthstone guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/december). Prices and stock change, so check the product page. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. **Is turquoise a good Christmas gift for a December birthday?** Yes. Turquoise is the traditional December birthstone, and its sky-blue colour makes a cheerful winter gift for someone whose birthday falls near Christmas. See our [December birthstone guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/december). Prices and stock change, so check the product page. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. **What is tanzanite?** Tanzanite is a violet-blue gemstone found commercially only in one small area of northern Tanzania, which is why it is rarer and usually more expensive than turquoise. See our [December birthstone guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/december). Prices and stock change, so check the product page. **Is zircon the same as cubic zirconia?** No. Zircon is a natural mineral, while cubic zirconia is a man-made stone. Blue zircon is one of December's birthstones. See our [December birthstone guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/december). Prices and stock change, so check the product page. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. **How do I care for turquoise?** Turquoise is fairly soft and porous, so keep it away from perfume, oils and harsh cleaners, wipe it with a soft dry cloth and store it apart from harder stones. See our [December birthstone guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/december). Prices and stock change, so check the product page. **What is a cheaper alternative to tanzanite?** Blue stones such as sodalite, lapis lazuli and blue lace agate give a similar winter-blue look at a much lower price. See our [December birthstone guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/december). Prices and stock change, so check the product page. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. **Which star signs fall in December?** Sagittarius runs to about 21 December and Capricorn starts around 22 December, so a December birthday gift can also follow their star-sign stones. See our [December birthstone guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/december). Prices and stock change, so check the product page. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. **What is a good gift for someone born on Christmas Day?** Someone born on 25 December is a Capricorn with turquoise as a traditional birthstone, so a turquoise or Capricorn stone gift, given separately from their Christmas present, is a kind touch. See our [December birthstone guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/december). Prices and stock change, so check the product page. **What does turquoise mean in tradition?** Turquoise has been treasured for thousands of years, from ancient Egypt to the American Southwest, and is traditionally seen as a stone of protection and friendship. See our [December birthstone guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/birthstones/december). Prices and stock change, so check the product page. ## Related - [Christmas gifts by town](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/christmas-gifts) - [All gift guides](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/gift-guides) - [Crystal gift finder](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/gift-finder) --- Starseed UK describes spiritual uses as tradition and belief, never as health or medical claims. UK delivery £3.95, free over £40.