Tanzanite

Tanzanite is a relatively new gemstone introduced by Tiffany's. It's unique blue color is fabulous. Tanzanite is wonderful to wear in any form: necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets and more.

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14kt Gold Diamond & Emerald Cut Tanzanite Ring courtesy of Heavenly Treasures Tanzanite Jewelry courtesy of The Crystal Ball Inc Tanzanite Pendants, Tanzanite Earrings, Tanzanite Rings and Tanzanite Bracelets through Amazon Search Jewelry Mall Stores for Tanzanite

 
Tanzanite Care, Treatments & Where

Tanzanite may be blue, purple or slate gray. Tanzanite has a hardness rating of 6.5.

Tanzanite is often heat treated to improve its color and clarity.

Tanzanite can easily be scratched or chipped. Clean your Tanzanite with warm, soapy water and a soft bristle brush. Avoid using ultrasonic cleaning.

Tanzanite was found in Tanzania in 1967.

Gem-related Books:
• Emerald and Tanzanite Buying Guide - by Renee Newman
  Practical Hints on buying Tanzanite

  Bibliography:

• Gemstones (Eyewitness Handbooks) - by Cally Hall, Harry Taylor (Photographer)
  A field guide to gemstones. Nice pictures and good, brief, well-written descriptions of over 130 varieties of gemstones.

• Gemstones of the World - by Walter Schumann
  A very well written source on gemstones with great descriptions and photographs

  Thanks to Amazon.com for fast, efficient, and reliable book processing

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Birthstone Months with Tanzanite

In 2002, Tanzanite was added to the offical modern Birthstone list for December.

Tanzanite is the anniversary gemstone for the 24th year of marriage.

It is said that Tanzanite helps with change. It uplifts and opens the heart.

 
More Tanzanite Lore

Tiffany & Co. of New York named this gemstone and introduced it to the world in 1969. It is one of the newest, most fascinating gemstones on the market today.

A very large tanzanite (122.7 carats) may be seen at the Natural History Museum in Washington DC.

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Love You

Tanzanite sing
Tanzanite ring
Tanzanite bring
My love to you

Tanzanite Jokes

What was Queen's favorite stone?
Tanzanite since she liked it when the knights had a tan.




Why do blonds wear tanzanite to bed?
Cause they think it will help them tan at night.

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