Tanzanite Jewelry
Tanzanite, a zoisite, is found in Tanzania and was first available on the gem market in 1967. Zoisite was renamed “Tanzanite” in 1969, after its country of origin, by Tiffany & Co. as their tradename for the gemstone. Tanzanite is very rare. It is so rare, in fact that one small mining area in Tanzania accounts for all of the worlds Tanzanite. This rich, beautiful blue stone resembles Kashmir sapphires. This brilliant beautiful blue is found by heat treating the gemstone. Tanzanite gives off different colors ranging from blue to violet to reddish brown, when viewed from different directions. This is known as trichroism. To care for Tanzanite, clean only with mild soap and warm water, avoid ultrasonic cleaners and treat it as you would any piece of fine jewelry. |
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Visit the American Gem Trade Association's web site site for more information about Tanzanite by clicking the link below: |
