Tanzanite is associated as being the main Birth gemstone for December, and Tanzanite Rings, Tanzanite Earrings and Tanzanite Pendants, are often associated with 24th celebrations
By offering a piece of jewellery to wear as a Birthstone, gives the recipient greater protection and offers better luck. These birthstones are linked by means of the Gregorian Calender.
The Tanzanite Love Poem
"Tanzanite sing
Tanzanite ring
Tanzanite bring
My love to you"
Tanzanite Introduction
Tanzanite was discovered in the Meralani District of Northern Tanzania in 1967, in the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and is now widely used as a gemstone for tanzanite jewellery since Tiffany's launched a campaign to introduce it to the market.
Tanzanite has been called the "fashion gem of this millennium", but due to demand supposed to be outstripping supply, there are now only a few years of mining left.
It is naturally trichroic, the species shows different colours when viewed through each of its three crystal axes: blue, red-violet and yellow-green. It also shows "pleochroism"- when you look at Tanzanite Jewellery in daylight, they exude vibrant royal blues, but under candlelight they show off luxuriant deep purple hues.
Tanzanite is believed to have powers to help expand physical and mental sight and is also beneficial to the skin, for all who wear it.
What is Tanzanite?
Tanzanite has the chemical formula (Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)). It also has an orthorhombic crystal structure.
It is a transparent form of the mineral zoisite, that shows a naturally reddish brown colour which can be heated to a stable blue to violet hue.
Geologists believe that it was the eruption of Mt Kilimanjaro that provided the unique set of conditions for Tanzanite to form. The presence of Vanadium and other important chemicals in the ground combined with the required heat and pressure sustained over 500 million years, led to the creation of one of today's most beautiful gemstones.
Although other varieties of opaque zoisite were well known, they made no impact on the gem market. Tanzanite's rise to prominence among retail jewellers and the general public has been rapid and dramatic.
This gem is occasionally found in its blue hue naturally on mining due to the eruptions and then heating process underground, but most only get these colours after heating in the laboratory. The gems are first cut and then polished, before heating to around 500-700 degrees F, because any cracks or splinters present can be magnified during heating. The cut must be done first to find the best colours from the best shape. The wonderful blue colours are derived by the heat from the naturally occurring yellow-greens present.
Another important factor is whether the cutter should try get the biggest and usually more violet variations from a rough piece, or the smaller and usually more expensive blue colours. Very occasionally after heating a green or green-blue colour is found which is extremely sought after by the collectors.
Throughout the jewellery World, all tanzanite is presumed to be heat treated. This is acceptable and permanent.
In the first place tanzanite was accepted as being an alternative for sapphire, but more recently the violet hues have become popular
Tanzanite is obviously used frequently as a gemstone in a ring, but because of its relatively soft hardness of 6.5, it has a tendency to cleave, is brittle and will dull if worn with daily wear if not careful. Suitable and protecting settings are a must. Tanzanite is also a fantastic gemstone for other jewellery such as pendants and earrings.
The Last Words..,
As with all other types of gemstones, I suggest buying Tanzanite Jewellery carefully. You will pay more for larger size gems and remember - at the end of the day, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder'". Therefore choose the stones you want, not what you are led to believe you want! Whatever colour, size or shape of Tanzanite you choose, be sure to wear it and ENJOY IT!
Thank you for reading my article - I sincerely hope it helps in you some way.
By offering a piece of jewellery to wear as a Birthstone, gives the recipient greater protection and offers better luck. These birthstones are linked by means of the Gregorian Calender.
The Tanzanite Love Poem
"Tanzanite sing
Tanzanite ring
Tanzanite bring
My love to you"
Tanzanite Introduction
Tanzanite was discovered in the Meralani District of Northern Tanzania in 1967, in the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and is now widely used as a gemstone for tanzanite jewellery since Tiffany's launched a campaign to introduce it to the market.
Tanzanite has been called the "fashion gem of this millennium", but due to demand supposed to be outstripping supply, there are now only a few years of mining left.
It is naturally trichroic, the species shows different colours when viewed through each of its three crystal axes: blue, red-violet and yellow-green. It also shows "pleochroism"- when you look at Tanzanite Jewellery in daylight, they exude vibrant royal blues, but under candlelight they show off luxuriant deep purple hues.
Tanzanite is believed to have powers to help expand physical and mental sight and is also beneficial to the skin, for all who wear it.
What is Tanzanite?
Tanzanite has the chemical formula (Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)). It also has an orthorhombic crystal structure.
It is a transparent form of the mineral zoisite, that shows a naturally reddish brown colour which can be heated to a stable blue to violet hue.
Geologists believe that it was the eruption of Mt Kilimanjaro that provided the unique set of conditions for Tanzanite to form. The presence of Vanadium and other important chemicals in the ground combined with the required heat and pressure sustained over 500 million years, led to the creation of one of today's most beautiful gemstones.
Although other varieties of opaque zoisite were well known, they made no impact on the gem market. Tanzanite's rise to prominence among retail jewellers and the general public has been rapid and dramatic.
This gem is occasionally found in its blue hue naturally on mining due to the eruptions and then heating process underground, but most only get these colours after heating in the laboratory. The gems are first cut and then polished, before heating to around 500-700 degrees F, because any cracks or splinters present can be magnified during heating. The cut must be done first to find the best colours from the best shape. The wonderful blue colours are derived by the heat from the naturally occurring yellow-greens present.
Another important factor is whether the cutter should try get the biggest and usually more violet variations from a rough piece, or the smaller and usually more expensive blue colours. Very occasionally after heating a green or green-blue colour is found which is extremely sought after by the collectors.
Throughout the jewellery World, all tanzanite is presumed to be heat treated. This is acceptable and permanent.
In the first place tanzanite was accepted as being an alternative for sapphire, but more recently the violet hues have become popular
Tanzanite is obviously used frequently as a gemstone in a ring, but because of its relatively soft hardness of 6.5, it has a tendency to cleave, is brittle and will dull if worn with daily wear if not careful. Suitable and protecting settings are a must. Tanzanite is also a fantastic gemstone for other jewellery such as pendants and earrings.
The Last Words..,
As with all other types of gemstones, I suggest buying Tanzanite Jewellery carefully. You will pay more for larger size gems and remember - at the end of the day, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder'". Therefore choose the stones you want, not what you are led to believe you want! Whatever colour, size or shape of Tanzanite you choose, be sure to wear it and ENJOY IT!
Thank you for reading my article - I sincerely hope it helps in you some way.
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