Tanzanite - Gemstone of 20th Century

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Sep 3, 2013
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Tanzanite - a rare though beautiful semi-precious gemstone, remember Tickle me Elmo, a $29 Doll was sold at $1500. Same thing is going to happen with Tanzanite as well. Keep it save so that we can forward this stunning gemstone to our next generations.

Tanzanite is the blue/purple member of Zoisite family founded in Meserani hills of Manyara region in 1967 in Tanzania, near to Mount Kilimanjaro. It is known for its remarkably strong trichorism and is appear differently when viewed in different lightening conditions. When it is in rough stage it looks reddish brown in color. When heated at 600 degree centigrade, brings out the violet blue color of the stone. It is one the rarest gem as it found only in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. In 1968 it was named tanzanite by Tiffany & co. after its country of origin. It is comparatively soft in nature thus used mostly in earrings and necklaces.



The world’s largest Tanzanite is 737.81 carats. In the mid of 2003 the government of Tanzania banned the export of unprocessed tanzanite to India. It was banned to spur the development of local processing facilities to boost economy. In August 2005 the largest tanzanite ever was found in C-Block mine weighing 16,839 carats. The hues in tanzanite are blue and purple, not violet. It is a trichroic stone. Tanzanite Gemstone has become very popular after the release of epic movie Titanic. In the movie Kate Winslet flaunts the Tanzanite Pedant and asks Leonardo DiCaprio to create her portrait with pendant.

Later on actress Penelope Cruz wore stunning earring at the premier of her movie Vicki Christina Barcelona. Even Cate Blenchett wore necklace made of this stone at Cannes. This is a perfect gift by guy to a love of his life. If you really want to propose your girl in unforgettable manner then go for Tanzanite Ring. It is also known as the gemstone of century. The main thing to remember about this stone is that it can cost a lot of money, but they are well worth it. Its velvety sheen and glittering attitude adds glamour to any lady. Within a short period of time has become the desired stone in United States, and heading towards Europe. Since 2003 the price of this stone has been tripled in gemstone industry.



Currently the supply of Tanzanite is controlled by Tanzanite one LTD. and the price is surely continued to increase over the time. Today the demand of Tanzanite Loose Stone is increasing every day but the supply is not possible because it can be mined only at one place throughout the world. Remember the case of “Tickle me Elmo” where 29 $ doll was sold at 1500$. Same thing is going to happen with Tanzanite as well. This stone is not only beautiful but also rare as well. Remember rare jewels are more fascinating.
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