Zircon became a December birthstone because it comes in blues similar to turquoise, the other birthstone for that month. Like January’s garnets and September’s sapphires, the variety of colors ...

While the blue zircon is the December birthstone, the golden color directly refers to the meaning of its name. The word ‘zircon’ is derived from the Persian ‘zargun’ which means “gold ...

Zircon is the most diverse of the three December birthstones, coming in a broader range of colors. This includes red, orange, ...

Zircon’s typical greenish blue color has been referred to as zircon blue. - Lydia Dyer, gem courtesy of John Dyer & Co. Zircon is a gemstone that’s not commonly known among jewelry buyers, which is a ...