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What is Zircon?
Before we hop into the world of birth flowers, let’s have a quick refresher on our star birthstone of December! Zircon, the oldest mineral on Earth, has a unique and rich history! Did you know blue zircon was a Victorian-era favorite, and clear zircon stones were once sought after as a diamond substitute during the 19th century? How interesting is that?!
While blue is the celebrity color in the zircon world, this birthstone also comes in a spectrum of different colors from brownish-red to blue to colorless when heat-treated! It’s truly a gemstone that caters to every style!
6.53ct Bridgette Champagne Zircon and Diamond Halo Ring
Zircon: A Symbol of Protection, Healing and Self-Worth
When it comes to the origin of its name, zircon is a gemstone with a linguistically rich background - even deriving from two different origins! The first being from the Persian word “zargun”, which means “gold-colored”. The other meaning is said to trace from the Arabic word “zarkun” meaning “vermillion or cinnabar”.
Beyond its beauty, zircon is a guardian stone that wards off negativity, and aids in emotional healing! It’s a gemstone that nurtures self-love and spiritual introspection. Zircon contains a highly intense spiritual energy that allows you to look deep within yourself and see all of the good qualities that make you who you are!
Interestingly, zircon is linked to mourning. It has been said that mourning is associated with this birthstone due to the somewhat cloudy appearance of the stone. To honor the memory of loved ones, wearing a piece of zircon jewelry will help keep their memory alive.
3.94ct Tabitha and Christie Champagne Cognac Zircon and Diamond Wedding Set
What Is Narcissus?
Narcissus, aka paperwhites, feature delicate, paper-thin white petals - hence its alternate name paperwhites! This flower has a strong, sweet and musky fragrance and due to its intense fragrance, narcissus is a staple in perfumery. Fun fact: despite its beauty and alluring scent, parts of this flower, like the bulb, are poisonous!
Narcissus: A Symbol of Pure Love and New Beginnings
Moving along, narcissus flowers hold a unique meaning! This birth flower also goes by the name paperwhites, and its scientific name is “narcissus tazetta”. How did this flower get its name? This birth flower derives from the Greek mythological character Narcissus, who was a young man who fell in love with his own reflection. The flower has a drooping manner that reflects the way he would bend over to look at his reflection!
As for symbolism, giving someone a bouquet of narcissus flowers is a way to express pure and unconditional love. This sentiment even held true back in Victorian times - gifting someone these flowers meant that you were “the only one”! Lastly, narcissus flowers have long been associated with Chinese Lunar New Year because of the timing of when the flowers bloom!
1.21ct Malia Bright Teal Zircon and Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring
What Love & Promise Offers and Customization
Here at Love and Promise, we have a dazzling selection of zircon rings that you can call your own! If you don’t see something that you like, we can make your ring dreams come true through our custom design process! Feel free to contact us or schedule a consultation - we can’t wait to hear from you!
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