Birthstone December Topaz Initial Necklace in Sterling Silver

Birthstone December Topaz Initial Necklace in Sterling SilverDecember's stone is the stone of fire and ice. Its name most likely comes from the Sanskrit word tapas meaning fire. There is something in that contradiction worth holding onto: a stone the colour of winter sky, named for flame. The ancient Greeks believed it gave strength to whoever wore it. In India it was used to help assure long life. During the Renaissance it was believed to have magical properties including the ability to break spells. It is the

December's stone is the stone of fire and ice.

Its name most likely comes from the Sanskrit word tapas - meaning fire. There is something in that contradiction worth holding onto: a stone the colour of winter sky, named for flame. The ancient Greeks believed it gave strength to whoever wore it. In India it was used to help assure long life. During the Renaissance it was believed to have magical properties - including the ability to break spells.

It is the stone of clarity. Of truth spoken with care. Of the kind of calm that comes not from stillness but from knowing your own mind.

This necklace pairs a brilliant-cut blue topaz with a hand-engraved scrolled initial in a Victorian star setting. Your letter, or someone else's. For the December-born who carries both the fire and the ice.

Handmade in London in sterling silver, on a 16″, 18″, 20″ or 24″ chain.