December Birthstone - Turquoise Jewelry
Turquoise ColorTurquoise is a soft, opaque stone that is found in colors ranging from sky blue to bluish-green to a true, vivid green.
Turquoise Folklore
Native Americans associated the colors of turquoise with the blue sky and green earth. They believed that wearing turquoise resulted in happiness and security.
Blue Topaz is sometimes used as an alternate December birthstone.