NATURAL TANZANITE
BID FOR 1 GEMSTONE
A Rare and Beautiful Stone Fails to Shine
Tanzanite is one of the rarest gemstones on earth and one of the most undervalued relative to its rarity. Given its scarcity, it would be reasonable to assume that it would sell at a high premium. Yet, with the price per carat ranging between US$300 and US$600, it sells for far less than diamonds. Unlike diamonds, however, it has no industrial use. But that fact alone does not explain the stones low value. This article analyzes the structural reasons that have kept tanzanite from achieving its true potential, beginning with an historical and contextual overview of this remarkable gemstone. It then explores the economics of the tanzanite market and discusses the stones considerable potential to contribute to the development of Tanzanias economy
TOP 10 REASONS TO PURCHASE TANZANITE
Supplies of Tanzanite could become scarce as Tanzanite One the largest producer on cut tanzanite develops the Chinese market . Tanzanite One has signed an agreement with Chow Tai Seng to sell cut-to-order stones through the retailers 2,200 jewellery stores in People's Republic. If the Chinese people take a liking to this popular gem supplies will plummet and prices will soar.
1) Tanzanites blue violet color is second only to sapphire in desirability with a price that is a fraction of sapphires price. The colors is comes in are blue, violet, purple and other lss valuable colors.
2) Large gem are available at a price per carat that is no higher than smaller gems. Currently a gem quality 2 carat tanzanite sells for the same price per carat as a twenty carat tanzanite. This will change as the market for tanzanite increases. If you look at a gem like sapphire and diamond large gems can be 20 times the price per carat of their smaller counterparts.
3) Tanzanite is becoming accepted as the birthstone for December along with blue zircon.
4) Tanzanites blue violet color is unlike any other gemstone.
5) Tanzanite displays a color change when viewed in incandescent lighting that is more violet and changes to blue in daylight.
6) This color changing character is most associated with Junes birthstone Alexandrite. Rare examples of tanzanite display a color change that is close to 100% from amethyst purple to sapphire blue.
7) Investment-Tanzanite will be mined out in 15 to 25 years. Tanzanite One gives the longest estimate of 30 years of tanzanite production. I view this as an overstatement as Tanzanite One or Richland Resources is publicly traded and investors don't want to invest in a company whose product has a short life.
