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Discovered in 1967 by Manuel D'Souza in the Merrani hills of Tanzania, named after the region of Africa in which it was discovered, this gem possesses unique and captivating hues ranging from light blue to a bluish-violet. Tiffany and Co. introduced the gem to the North American market in 1969. Tanzanite was an immediate hit and highly sought after item … consumer awareness of the limited quantities resulted in skyrocketing demand and Tanzanite has become a gem pursued by the most discriminating customer. The uniqueness of the stone and soaring demand has resulted in Tanzanite becoming a valuable commodity and excellent investment opportunity. It is in effect, a new gemstone. Tanzanite was discovered, in circumstances still unclear, in Tanzania, East Africa, ïn 1967. In chemical composition the gem is a variety of zoisite, which is found in many parts of the world but has never yielded gem-quality stones. This has led some authorities to believe that Tanzanite may be a fluke of nature, a onetime creation … maybe never to be repeated in our lifetime. Perhaps the most striking characteristic of this exceptional stone is its vibrant color and sparkling clarity. Most Tanzanite is near flawless only adding to their extraordinary clarity and appearance. With increased government control and dwindling supplies of high quality stones there is a sense of urgency among those who desire this gem for its many qualities and as demand and prices continue to rise… there has never been a better time to purchase Tanzanite … for that special person in your life. The fiery brilliance of diamonds have made them the world's favorite jewel. The brilliance of a diamond comes from it's ability to refract, reflect and disperse light. When light passes through a diamond facet a light ray is refracted or bent. This is how you see the colors of a glittering rainbow in the diamond. There are four factors to consider when purchasing a diamond. These are: color, clarity, carat and cut, usually known as "the four c's". Color: The closer a diamond is to being colorless the more valuable it is. Clarity: Most diamonds have small imperfections known as "inclusions". The size or nature of any inclusions can influence the price of the stone. Carat: Diamonds are weighed in carats, each carat has 100 points. For example a 3/4 carat diamond would be shown as 0.75 CT. Cut: The cut describes the shape of the stone. Cuts include round (brilliant), emerald (rectangular), pear, oval, marquise, square, trilliant (triangular), and heart shape. According to legend, the Hindu God, Krishna discovered pearls when he plucked one from the ocean to adorn his daughter Pandia on her wedding day. Light reflecting through the translucent layers of these rare gifts of nature combine to create the luster and play of rainbow colors called iridescence. Give your loved one or yourself the gift of these exquisite beauties from the sea set in purest 14 K Gold. |