The name ‘Zircon’ derives from the Persian word ‘zargun’ meaning golden hued. Zircons in the pinkish-purplish-reddish color range were historically referred to as “Hyacinth” or “Jacinth”.
In the middle ages, Zirconwas said to aid sleep, bring prosperity, and promotehonorand wisdomin its owner.
According to some Zirconrelieves pain. It is said to whet one's appetite.
Zirconalso prevents nightmares and ensures a deep tranquil sleep.
Zirconsupposedly helps one be more at peace with oneself.
Zirconis believed to provide the wearer with wisdom, honorand riches.
Blue Zircon was thought to promote riches, honor and wisdom in the Middle Ages and was quite popular in Victorian jewelry. Today, Blue Zircon is the traditional birthstone for December.
Most Blue Zircon is of a pastel blue or sky blue, but some exceptional gems have a bright vivid blue color. Zircon is also available in green, dark red, yellow, brown, and orange.
Zirconscan survive processes like erosion, transport and metamorphism, so they preserve a record of past geological processes.