Celebrate December’s birthstone with the rare and captivating beauty of tanzanite jewellery. With its stunning violet-blue hues, tanzanite symbolises transformation, wisdom, and spiritual growth — making it a meaningful and luxurious gift for December birthdays or anyone drawn to its unique allure.
Tanzanite is most commonly associated with intuition, spiritual growth and new beginnings. It's also linked to enhancing communication, emotional balance, and helping with anxiety and stress, and makes a meaningful gift for those with December birthdays or drawn to it's unique violet colourway.
Otis Jaxon’s tanzanite jewellery collection features handcrafted designs in sterling silver and gold vermeil, designed to showcase the gemstone’s deep, mesmerising colour. From elegant tanzanite pendant necklaces to shimmering earrings, each piece offers timeless sophistication with a contemporary edge.
For a subtle, everyday option, our Tanzanite Sterling Silver December Birthstone Stud Earrings are a popular choice. Or, the Tanzanite Rose Gold December Birthstone Necklace offers a relaxed way to wear this vibrant birthstone.
What Is the Birthstone for December?
The birthstone for December is tanzanite. A relatively modern discovery, tanzanite was first found in Tanzania in the 1960s and quickly became prized for its mesmerising violet-blue hue. Known as a stone of transformation, insight, and spiritual awakening, tanzanite is often associated with new beginnings and a deep sense of purpose.
What Colour Is the December Birthstone?
Tanzanite is most famous for its striking blue-violet colour, which can range from soft periwinkle to deep indigo depending on the cut and lighting. Its unique ability to shift hues—sometimes appearing more blue, sometimes more purple—makes tanzanite jewellery both elegant and endlessly captivating.
When Is Tanzanite the Birthstone?
Tanzanite is the official birthstone for the entire month of December. Those born in December can wear tanzanite as a symbol of growth, clarity, and emotional depth. It’s also a popular gift for 24th wedding anniversaries, marking enduring love and transformation with a gemstone as rare and beautiful as the bond it represents.