December Birth Flower: Narcissus Meaning & Jewelry
If you or someone you love was born in December, your birth flower is the narcissus — a bloom symbolizing hope, renewal, and good wishes. Here's the meaning and history of the December birth flower, and how to wear it in personalized jewelry. This guide is part of our complete birth flowers by month series.
At Stellera & Co., every birth flower piece is made to order in nickel-free 925 sterling silver and can be paired with a matching birthstone for a doubly personal keepsake.
About the December birth flower: Narcissus
The December narcissus is the delicate paperwhite — a cluster of small, fragrant white blooms that flower in the depths of winter. December's secondary plant, holly, symbolizes protection and goodwill.
What the narcissus means
The narcissus symbolizes hope, renewal, and good wishes. The narcissus has been linked since antiquity to renewal and hope reborn. As a rare winter bloomer, it carries warm wishes for the year ahead — a fitting note to close the calendar on. Worn close, it's a quiet daily reminder of those qualities — for yourself, or for the person you're giving it to.
How to wear narcissus jewelry
The paperwhite's crisp, clean beauty makes a fresh, hopeful piece — a thoughtful gift to welcome a new year. Wear it solo for a quietly meaningful look, or layer it with an initial or name piece to tell a fuller story. A dainty birth flower anklet with birthstone is a lovely way to feature the December bloom. When choosing a finish, cooler skin tones tend to glow in silver, while warmer tones suit gold and rose gold.
Narcissus jewelry as a December birthday gift
Because it's tied to a specific person and month, a narcissus piece is a wonderfully thoughtful gift for someone born in December — meaningful for birthdays, Mother's Day, and new beginnings, and it arrives gift-ready. For more ideas, see our personalized jewelry gift guide.
Pair it with the December birthstone
For a doubly personal gift, pair the narcissus with December's birthstone, the turquoise. Combining a birth flower and birthstone captures both traditions in a single keepsake — read more in our December birthstone guide.
Shop December birth flower jewelry
Browse made-to-order pieces in the birth flower necklace collection, or explore the full range of birth flower jewelry.
Caring for your narcissus jewelry
Take your piece off before showering, swimming, or applying perfume and lotion, and store it dry in a soft pouch. A gentle buff with a soft cloth restores shine to sterling silver, keeping your made-to-order piece bright for years.
Frequently asked questions
What is the December birth flower?
The December birth flower is the narcissus, which symbolizes hope, renewal, and good wishes.
Does December have a second birth flower?
Yes. Alongside the narcissus, December is also associated with the holly — choose whichever speaks to you.
Can I add the matching birthstone?
Yes. Many of our birth flower designs let you add the month's birthstone, so a single piece carries both your flower and stone.
How long does a personalized piece take?
Each piece is made to order, so production takes about 2-3 weeks, with a total delivery time of roughly 3-4 weeks.
More birth flowers: ← November: Chrysanthemum
Part of our birth flowers by month series — find the bloom that's yours.
