Tanzanite Rocks

This would make a great tanzanite engagement ring. This ring  is in 14kt White Gold with 1.10ct  of tanzanite and .17ctw of diamonds ring. How much do you think it is? Go on guess. It’s only $799. This is a great investment because a. it’s a great price and b. tanzanite has consistently gone up in value. If you buy it, or anything from Jewelry Television, or as its otherwise known ACNtv, before July 31, use coupon code DISCJYAF15 for 15% off. Just click on the picture to check out their great selection of jewelry. 

I am not a gemologist. This is good for you because then I can help people understand things like where tanzanite came from. The following article has my interpretations in blue.  On with the article:

“Tanzanite is the blue/purple variety of the mineral zoisite (Ca2(Al.OH)Al2(SiO4)3) discovered in the Meralani Hills of northern Tanzania in 1967, near the city of Arusha.

Interpretation: Tanzanite was found in Tanzania, hence the name tanzanite.

It is a popular and valuable gemstone when cut, although its durability is somewhat lacking; its tendency to break precludes appropriate use as a ring stone. Tanzanite is noted for its remarkably strong trichroism, appearing alternately sapphire blue, violet, and sage-green depending on crystal orientation. However, most tanzanite is subjected to artificial heat treatment to improve its color: this significantly subdues its trichroism.

Interpretation: One of the reasons tanzanite is so pretty is because of its flashes of red. I have it in several rings and have never had a problem with durability.

The name tanzanite was a trade name coined by Tiffany & Co. shortly after the gem’s discovery, an obvious allusion to its country of origin. This was thought necessary in order to make the stone marketable to the public: the name has since stuck as a varietal designation. Tanzanite’s present-day popularity as a gemstone is largely thanks to Tiffany’s marketing campaigns. The mining of tanzanite nets the Tanzanian government approximately USD $20 million annually, the finished gems later being sold mostly on the US market for sales totaling approximately USD $500 million annually.”

Interpretation: Thank you Tiffany & Co. If it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for me.

This article is licensed under the “GNU Free Documentation License“.  It uses material from the Wikipedia article “Tanzanite .”

Prayer boxes or wish boxes are used in many different religions. It is believed if you write your prayer or wish on a small piece of paper and put it inside the box, it will come true. This is a sterling silver prayer box bracelet that comes with 5 carats of tanzanite in all different shapes and sizes. Most people will never see five carats of tanzanite, let alone own them. This is a very old price on tanzanite, and sterling silver. You receive the sterling bracelet, the prayer box, and 5 carats of tanzanite for only $29.99. Click on the picture for more information or to view other great tanzanite pieces.

That’s right get four pieces of jewelry for the price of one. This set is only $99.99. This set is in 10kt white gold, and has .63 total carat weight of genuine pear shaped tanzanite with diamond accents. This set includes:

1. A tanzanite and diamond accent ring. The ring measures just under 1/4″ on the finger.

2. Tanzanite and diamond earrings that measure over 3/8 in length and have tension post backings.

3. Tanzanite and diamond pendant that measures 7/16″ with a 2.25mm apx. bail.

4. 10kt white gold pendant chain.

This is a phenomenal deal since gold prices alone are over $615 an ounce. Tanzanite is only found at one source, and the supply is rapidly depleting, so get an entire tanzanite set while you still can. Click on the picture to purchase. For an even better deal, use coupon code DISCJYAFFS at checkout for free shipping. Coupon is only valid through July 31, 2006.