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Tanzanite

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An overnight celebrity of the gemstone world, tanzanite was discovered in 1967 in the hills of Merelani, Tanzania. In 1968, the hills had over 90 claims for mining and the gem was featured by numerous famed designers. In quick time, tanzanite came to challenge the three historical masters of the gem-trade market: ruby, sapphire, and emerald.

Merelani, Tanzania remains the only source for tanzanite. Its limited supply and high demand has granted it an ever increasing value since its discovery. But for now, this violet-blue beauty still sells for less than the other three precious gemstones.

Tanzanite is pleochroic, meaning it displays different colors when viewed from different angles. Its colors range from blue to violet to purple. The blue-violet varieties will typically retrieve the highest price on the market.

Tanzanite


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Tanzanite

A close second to precious gemstones, the tanzanite is a rising star in the gem-trade. Our high quality tanzanite brings a violetish blue to any high-end design.

Colors


Violetish Blue

Qualities


All

Sizes


All

Shapes


All

Mineral


Zoisite

Hardness


6 to 7 out of 10

Birthstone


December

Anniversary


24th

Source


Earth formed

Source(alt)


Lab formed

Availability


In-stock and on-demand

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Buy direct and save big. Ron George Jewelers, diamond and gemstone direct supplier for maryland.

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We supply the Maryland area with Tanzanites direct from specialty stone cutters around the world. With access to our private global network, clients enjoy an exclusive selection of high quality Tanzanite centerpiece choices at their best values.

Tanzanite

Every Tanzanite comes ready-to-set in the setting or custom design of your choice.

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