Tanzanite Earrings

The Tantalizing Hues Of Tanzanite Rings And Tanzanite Jewelry

by Posh TV on Mar 18, 2011

A few decades back in the year 1967, a rare mineral of exceptional quality was discovered. It was in the Mererani Hills of Tanzania where the first tanzanite was found. In its rough state, tanzanite exudes a reddish-brown hue. However, after 600-degrees Celsius of artificial heat treatment inside a gemstone oven, the tanzanite’s true and hidden beauty is exposed. The tanzanite is loved for this remarkable colors and trichroism. It appears in three different colors alternately namely, sapphire blue, violet, and burgundy depending on its crystal orientation. A very rare mineral found mostly in Mount Kilimanjaro’s foothills, the tanzanite was named after the country which it was first discovered – Tanzania, Africa.

Jewelers from all over the globe took advantage of this gem’s rare beauty and created some of the world’s most beautiful tanzanite jewelry. Talented jewel artisans have created tanzanite rings, earrings, bracelets, and pendants in designs that...Read More >>