| Gemstone: | Tanzanite | Cut Grade: | Excellent |
| Carat Weight: | 1.65 | Origin: | Arusha, Tanzania |
| Shape: | Cushion | Dimensions (mm): | 8.45 x 5.90 x 4.20 |
| Colour: | Moderate Blue Violet | Hardness: | 6.5 |
| Clarity Grade: | VVS | Certified: | No |
| Natural: | Yes | Comments: | Heated (see below) |
These two photos have been taken under different lighting conditions
Tanzanite
Belonging to the mineral class zoisite, the name "tanzanite" was given because the world's only known tanzanite deposit of commercial importance is in northern Tanzania. The name reflects the gems of limited geographic origin. The mines are all located in an area of about eight square miles in the Merelani Hills, near the base of Mount Kilimanjaro and the city of Arusha.
Heating of Tanzanite
According to the Tanzanite Foundation, “it is currently impossible to scientifically prove if the heating was done by man (as a treatment) or by nature. Since all tanzanite has been heated in some way (above or below ground), it has no effect on price and all finished gems are universally assumed to have been heated.”
Tanzanite is the modern birthstone for the month of December.
Our gemstones and jewellery
All our gemstones are examined and tested by qualified gemmologists and we are selling only the finest gemstones from all over the world, with accurate descriptions and photos. Some of our gemstones (like tanzanite) are imported in rough and locally cut and polished by master cutters.
With more than 20 years of experience, we gladly take on jewellery requests for any gemstones bought from us. We use a Master Goldsmith who is a perfectionist as well as an artist of note. All jewellery items are magnificently handcrafted in painstaking detail and finished to meticulous perfection to create a one of a kind piece you'll treasure for life.
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