The top turquoise and tanzanite jewels for December birthdays

Much like the top topaz jewels for November birthdays and September's best sapphire jewels, December's birthstones tanzanite and turquoise are celebrated for their bright Caribbean sea-hued shade. Said to promote a long, happy life filled with good fortune, our pick of the best tanzanite and turquoise pieces make the perfect gift for December birthdays and include some of the best contemporary jewels for cocktail hour.

Lady Arpels Martin-Pecheur Azur watch in white gold with turquoise and lapis lazuli marquetry, £99,500, Van Cleef & Arpels

Chinha, The Eagle Ring, in white gold with tanzanite, sapphires and diamonds, £59,400, Boucheron

Sutra turquoise earrings in white gold, £19,900, Annoushka

Rose de Vents 18k yellow gold necklace with diamonds and turquoise, £10,000, Dior

Daydreamer 18k yellow gold tanzanite and ruby earrings, £7,450, Theo Fennell

Capri earrings in rose gold with turquoise and amethyst, £2,810, Pomellato

18 carat gold earrings and necklace set with tanzanite and diamonds, £37,270, Amrapali at Net-A-Porter

Flora multi-gem bracelet in 18ct gold with moonstones, pink tourmalines, tanzanites and diamonds, £10,900, Boodles

Plus Grande starfish necklace in 18 carat yellow gold with turquoise, £1,700, Patrick Mavros

Colour by the Yard Sprinkle necklace in sterling silver with turquoise, pearl and diamond, £2,125, Tiffany & Co