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 ...

But what about December's birthstone ... green and blue. Its name's origins have been debated by many scholars. According to GIA, some believe zircon derives from the Arabic "zarkun," meaning ...

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 ...