Let December’s Mesmerizing Blue Birthstones Inspire Your Winter Manicure

Of all the beauty trends of 2024, none have been as mesmerizing and inspiring as the countless nail looks that have emerged this year. From chrome finishes of all colors—pink, vanilla and caramel—and soap nails to blue sand nails and “night sky” nails, the possibilities for a chic, bold, timeless or eclectic manicure are endless. One final nail color idea I must share before the year is over isn’t just on-trend, but also timely: the blues of December’s three birthstones: tanzanite, zircon and turquoise.

According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), turquoise is a “semi-translucent to opaque gem that ranges from blue to green” that “imparts peace to those who wear it.” Tanzanite’s deep and saturated color, which ranges from a rich blue to violet, is often described as “velvety.” Zircon actually has a broad shade range, but December’s birthstone focuses on hues of greenish blues, purportedly a favorite gem in Victorian England.

Make a statement as you close out 2024 with 10 nail polishes inspired by December’s electric blue birthstones. Check each out below.

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essie Bell-Bottom Blues ($11)

Described by the brand as an “intense midnight indigo,” essie’s Bell-Bottom Blues has hues of iridescent shimmer.

 

 

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LONDONTOWN lakur Enhanced Colour in Black Thorn ($16)

A “moody midnight purple,” Black Thorn is a blue-violet polish with subtle sparkle.

 

• BUY ON LONDONTOWN – $16
• BUY ON AMAZON – $16

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Holo Taco Indigo Away ($12)

This deep purple indigo is reminiscent of tanzanite in crème polish form.

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OPI Nail Lacquer in Scorpio Seduction ($12)

This cobalt nail polish with purple undertones has a healthy dose of sparkle.

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ILNP Zero Degrees ($13)

“Like the tip of an iceberg,” ILNP’s Zero Degrees is a striking and illuminating aura of metallic blue-to-teal.

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ORLY Morning Dew ($11)

A teal “inspired by nature’s morning dew” will brighten up any gloomy December day.

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ella + mila Under the Sea ($11)

Another turquoise option is ella + mila’s Under the Sea, a darker greenish blue with a subtle shimmer.

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Cirque Colors Time Traveler ($10)

Want a nail polish that shifts from navy blue to purple to magenta pink to red or orange to gold? Search over.

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essie Never Too Bold ($10)

Another zircon-like polish is essie’s Never Too Bold, a “silver and deep teal metallic” with slight green undertones.

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• BUY ON ULTA – $10

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ILNP The Message ($10)

The brand calls The Message a “celadon blue jelly shimmer,” i.e. a blue jelly base with teal-to-blue flakes.

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