December Birthstone Jewellery - Turquoise

The December birthstone is Turquoise. Turquoise is also the zodiac birthstone for people born between November 21 and December 21 under the sign of Sagittarius, the archer.

Turquoise birthstones have been used in jewellery and other adornments since before 5000 BC, having been sacred to the Aztecs, Chinese, Egyptians, Incas, Native Americans and Persians. The name comes from the French word turquoise meaning "Turkish stone".

Turquoise has been called the Master Healer Birthstone, bringing powerful healing energies to strengthen the overall body. Over the ages turquoise gemstones have been thought to embody power, self-confidence, wisdom, luck, protection, forgiveness and immortality.

Please see below for our selection of beautiful Turquoise December Birthstone items.