Tanzanite

Tanzanite is a very special and unique gemstone. World-wide it occurs only in one specific location, the east-African state of Tanzania. After its discovery in 1967, Tanzanite was enthusiastically celebrated as "Gemstone of the 20th Century".

Spectacular and magnificent is the hue of Tanzanite, ranging from ultramarine to a light purplish blue. The most coveted colour is a deep blue which shows a purplish hue shimmering around it. Typical for Tanzanite is the appearance of several colours in one and the same stone: depending on the perspective, the stone appears blue, purple, or dun yellow. This rare and beautiful gemstone symbolizes immaculate elegance for those of discerning tastes.

Tanzanite achieves only hardness 6.5 to 7 on the Moh's scale, and is thus not very resistant. Therefore it should be worn with care, never be cleaned by ultrasonic method and never come into contact with acids.

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