Blue Birthstones
Many people would like to have a birthstone of their favorite color, and blue is one of the most popular ones. ‘What birthstone is blue’ is a very common question, and the answer is there are 13 blue birthstones: sapphire, lapis lazuli, topaz, zircon, agate, amber, diamond, tanzanite, beryl, garnet, jade, spinel, and tourmaline. Here the list for you to choose from which is based on both major birthstones by month lists as well as alternative birthstone list.
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1. Sapphire
This is arguably the most popular blue birthstone and the one comes to mind first. Sapphire is one of the rocks that occurs ranging from dark blue, sometimes almost black, to a light blue birthstone like the ones that come from Montana. It is traditionally accepted that biblical King Solomon wore a sapphire ring that was highly regarded by the Jewish people who hid the gem from Romans who were raiding Jerusalem. More about sapphire birthstone
2. Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli or lazurite was the original eleventh stone of Aaron’s breastplate and subsequently September birthstone before it was replaced with sapphire by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). ‘For the realization of hopes the Lapis Lazuli would electrify like the deep blue of the Heavens in serene weather’ – says an old legend. Lapis Lazuli meaning and virtues
3. Topaz
Topaz is another famous blue birthstone. This gem is mostly colorless in nature, and it is irradiated in order to turn it into a light blue birthstone or dark blue birthstone depending on the way it is manipulated. Topaz is a symbol of fidelity and is an interesting birth rock.
White Gold Blue Topaz and Sapphire Flower Ring
4. Zircon
If there is a gemstone that can come close to diamond in its radiance, then it is definitely zircon. This birthstone comes in various colors, and one of them is blue.
5. Agate
Agates occur in all imaginable colors and patterns, and, of course, blue is not an exception. Birthstone agate is symbolic of health, longevity and prosperity.
6. Amber
Amber is known for its, well, amber color. However, a rare variety of amber found only in Dominical Republic is blue. Dreams of amber are interpreted to mean a voyage.
7. Diamond
A girl’s best friend is mostly transparent and colorless, though it can also be called a blue birthstone because it is one of the colors it exists in. Be prepared to pay top dollar for this gem as ‘fancy’ or colored diamonds are very very expensive.
8. Tanzanite
Natural tanzanite is a rare birthstone as limited quantity is mined is a small area in Tanzania. This gem is famous for its trichroism – it appears blue, violet and burgundy depending on crystal orientation.
9. Beryl
Bluish color beryl has its own name. It is aquamarine. Aquamarines come in different shades of blue and that can have a significant impact on the price of this blue birthstone. Deep blue aquamarine is called maxixe and occurs mostly in Madagascar.
A necklace decorated with blue sapphire as as center piece
10. Garnet
Garnet is one of those birthstones that can occur in a variety of colors. Blue pyrope–spessartine garnets were discovered only in the late 1990s in Madagascar. This gem has properties similar to tanzanite - blue garnets change color from blue-green to purple depending on what light there are exposed to. More about birthstone garnet.
11. Jade
Believe it or not but jade also exists in blue color. Long before Christian era jade represented the nine accomplishments, Charity, Goodness, Virtue, Knowledge, Skill, Morality, Divination, Rectitude, and Harmony.
12. Spinel
Spinel is an August birthstone, and blue variety of it can also be called sapphirine. Spinel was considered a lucky gem for doctors, scientists, writers, office clerks and secretaries, manufacturers, businessmen, nurses and other hospital workers.
13. Tourmaline
This gem is famous for its magnificent color pallets, and it can also be the blue birthstone. Tourmaline is symbolic of learning, strength of mind and power of knowledge.
