{"product_id":"blue-zircon-birthstone-ring-in-14k-gold","title":"December Birthstone Ring · Blue Zircon in 14K Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 14K solid gold birthstone ring for December, set with natural blue zircon. A slim stackable band designed to layer with the rest of the Birthstone Edit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14K solid gold (Yellow, White, or Rose).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural blue zircon, 3 mm round, bezel-set on a slim band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e size 7 only. Resizable at any local jeweler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-finished\u003c\/strong\u003e in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe symbol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecember's birthstone is a tradition that traces back to the breastplate of Aaron described in Exodus, where twelve stones represented the tribes of Israel. The modern calendar mapping was standardized in 1912 by the National Association of Jewelers (now Jewelers of America) and remains the reference list used across most of the English-speaking world. Worn close to the body, a birthstone ring functions as a personal sign, the wearer's name on the calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZircon is a zirconium silicate mineral often confused with the synthetic cubic zirconia, a different material entirely. Natural zircon is among the oldest minerals on earth, with some crystals from Western Australia dated to 4.4 billion years, fragments of the planet's original crust. The blue color is produced by heating naturally brown zircon, a transformation that gives the stone an intense neon teal seen in few other gems. The stone is 6 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale and has unusually high dispersion, producing visible fire. Curated by a certified gemologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue zircon is durable enough for pendant and earring wear but the facet edges chip more easily than harder stones. Remove before exercise or heavy use. Clean with a soft cloth and mild soap, no ultrasonic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the ring?\u003c\/strong\u003e Size 7 only. The band can be resized up or down at any local jeweler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the stone natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The natural blue zircon set in this ring was mined from the earth, not synthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuAlchemy","offers":[{"title":"14K Yellow Gold","offer_id":51548615377194,"sku":"123286:60032:P","price":785.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K White Gold","offer_id":51548615409962,"sku":"123286:60016:P","price":805.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K Rose Gold","offer_id":51548615442730,"sku":"123286:60048:P","price":785.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/7641\/1434\/files\/73081278_412ba30d-27e0-45cd-93d0-4886314af1d5.jpg?v=1779081037","url":"https:\/\/aualchemy.com\/products\/blue-zircon-birthstone-ring-in-14k-gold","provider":"AuAlchemy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}