How did Tanzanite form?
What Makes Tanzanite So Unique? What colors should you wear with a tanzanite ring? You'll
find the answers in this brief blog post! Let us know what you think!
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GEMOLOGY
How Did Tanzanite Form?
The tectonic shifts that built Mount
Kilimanjaro and the Great Rift Valley 585 million years ago laid the groundwork for the
production of tanzanite in this world.
The collision of the tectonic plates
triggered the change of their diverse minerals under tremendous heat and pressure, resulting
in elongated pods which are the sediments that now contain the unique
Tanzanite.
The genesis of this unique source of crystal formations that form the
Tanzanite gemstone is explained by the natural process of heating and compressing certain
distinct minerals.
It should be noted that there is currently no synthetic
tanzanite on the market.
Tanzanite
9.85 ctf
GEMOLOGY
What Makes Tanzanite So
Special?
Its cut requires exceptional attention
because its cleavage (the capacity of a mineral to fracture along a flat surface,
conditioned by the crystalline structure) is flawless but only in one direction.
Furthermore, due to its trichroism, the prevailing color is determined by the position of
the table, the flat region of the gem. This is why is it important to choose which colors
will be mainly showcased: blue, purple or a bit of both.
Tanzanite is often very
pure with no visible inclusions even under a microscope. Undertones ranging from ultramarine
to sapphire tons are among the most popular. The smaller the jewels, the more lavender tones
they have.
Is there any gemcutter here who has tried cutting a tanzanite? Please
share your experience with us!
Details of this stone: Origin: Burma Shape
& Cut: Oval Single/pair: Single
Treatment: Heat Certified: ICA
Color: Pigeon Blood Weight (cts): 1.93
LxWxH: 8x6x3 mm
FASHION
Which Colors Should Be Paired
With A Tanzanite Ring?
The tanzanite ring is one of the most
valuable and sought-after pieces of jewelry. Most likely because its color is very
intimidating, if not captivating. A beautiful blue with varying shades of light blue crystal
and purplish reflections. We may also discuss its scarcity on the market, as some experts
refer to it as a generational stone.
The tanzanite ring deserves to be
associated with a metal that highlights it and lets it exhibit all of its beauty, with its
powerful and deep blue. This is why yellow gold matches the stone's blues reflections very
well. The tanzanite jewelry also looks great with lighter metals like silver, white gold,
platinum or even pink gold.
Tanzanite
17.76 cts
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With over ten years of marketing
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