Tanzanite

Item Description

Here we have a wonderful faceted gem of what is the most popular colored stone on the market in the United States. Whether it's at the big gem shows around Tucson, or on the gem shopping networks on TV, or online, we have been told that Tanzanite remains the #1 stone for buyers. This is due to the fact that there is only one place on earth that produces the material, and the supply is carefully controlled at the mine site. Virtually every good piece of rough is faceted on location to maximize profitability. We've been hearing that the supply at Merelani will run out in 10 years, but it's hard to say if this information is credible or a way to maintaining interest in the material. This particular stone is a fine, nearly eye clean, "Oval Brilliant" cut gem with a lovely purple color and a blue overtone. A perfect gem for a collector or a piece of jewelry.