Are you looking for jewelry with an original stone? An interesting proposition is tanzanite, discovered recently, in 1967 . What does jewelry with tanzanite mean, what properties does this rare gemstone have and who will it suit? You will learn everything from our article.

Tanzanite - the youngest of the precious stones

Tanzanite is a stone with a very interesting... and short history. For years, it eluded gem hunters until it was discovered in 1967 by Manuel de Souza, a tailor from Tanzania who panned for gold in his free time. During one of his expeditions, he found blue and blue-violet crystals that did not remind him of any stones he had ever known. Souza approached an American geologist living in Nairobi, John Saul, and showed him the minerals he had discovered. Saul also had trouble qualifying them, so he sent them to other scientists. Only Ian McCloud, a geologist working for the Tanzanian government, recognized it as a variety of zoisite . The opinion was confirmed at Harvard, Heidelberg and the British Museum. The mineral was officially described and considered one of the precious stones.

Introduction of tanzanite to the market

However, some time passed between the discovery of the stone and the interest of jewelers in it. John Soul's father, Hyman Saul, who was a member of the board of directors of the luxury store Saks Fifth Avenue, made two rings with the new stone . He presented them to the head of the jewelry department of his store, but the latter decided that introducing a new stone for sale would be too expensive and involving. So Hyman took them to his friend, the manager of the Tiffany & Co. store . His bosses immediately fell in love with the lavender stone and realized that its discovery would bring many great sales opportunities. They started a huge advertising campaign to promote the stone , which was given a name: tanzanite.

Rare and valuable specimens

Shortly after these events , a great rush of searching for tanzanites began. In 1971, the Tanzanian government nationalized their mining. The possibility of private exploration was only reopened in the 1990s. To this day, tanzanite is considered one of the rarest gemstones. Its deposits are found only in one place in Tanzania and it is estimated that they will be exhausted within 20 years. This makes jewelry with tanzanite considered truly unique, and some people decide to buy tanzanite for investment purposes .

Properties of tanzanite

Tanzanite comes in three colors: blue, purple and brown . To obtain the most characteristic blue-violet shade of this stone, it is thermally treated at a temperature of 370 to 390 degrees. This is a standard tanzanite processing process and every mineral sold in jewelry was subjected to this process.

The hardness of tanzanite is 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale (for comparison, the hardness of amethyst is 7, ruby ​​- 9, and diamond - 10).

Tanzanite - symbolism

When choosing engagement rings, many men choose tanzanite. The symbolism of this stone is protection against worries and ensuring prosperity , so it can be considered a very good choice. Some people also attribute to it the power to support communication and better express thoughts and feelings , which seems crucial to the success of relationships. This is another argument for choosing jewelry with tanzanite as a gift for a loved one.

Tanzanite and health

People involved in lithotherapy, i.e. the healing influence of gemstones, claim that tanzanite helps reduce stress and mental tension . At the same time, it has a positive effect on the level of pressure in the eyes and skin diseases. Wearing tanzanites on the body supports the proper functioning of the immune system , helps get rid of toxins from the body and brings relief from headaches.

Tanzanite - the meaning of the stone in esotericism

People who deal with the energy of precious stones and minerals emphasize that one of the most energetically intense stones is tanzanite . The importance of this power is revealed when working on combining the vibrations of the mind and heart, i.e. obtaining the so-called coherence. Tanzanite is also supposed to help in cleansing worries and bring harmony to everyday life.

Tanzanite and zodiac signs

Many astrology specialists suggest associating tanzanite with the air signs: Libra, Gemini and Aquarius . It is supposed to help people with these signs follow the right path and make the right decisions . However, other signs can also benefit from wearing tanzanite. Fiery Aries, Leos and Sagittarius can learn patience and self-control from it . Water signs - Pisces, Cancers and Scorpios will gain peace of mind and less sensitivity to difficult situations around them. Earth signs - Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, in turn, can gain inspiration from it to strengthen family ties and other close relationships.

Who will suit tanzanite jewelry?

Tanzanite, as one of the rarest stones, has become a favorite of collectors... and Hollywood stars . On red carpets you can often see necklaces with gemstones in a characteristic lavender color, or pendants with impressive tanzanite stones .

Fortunately, tanzanite is also available to you: in the Venetia Jewels offer you will find extraordinary rings with tanzanite gemstones , decorated with diamonds. Tanzanite in a gold setting is a great option for an engagement ring. This choice will certainly be appreciated by a woman who appreciates unique jewelry and loves shades of purple, lavender and cornflower blue.

Earrings with purple gemstones will wonderfully emphasize the winter beauty type , i.e. dark hair combined with fair skin and light eyes. The bluer shades of tanzanite perfectly match the summer beauty type , which usually has blue or blue-gray eyes.

It is worth choosing tanzanite in rings, bracelets or pendants regardless of your beauty type or color preferences. Its uniqueness makes it a unique addition to outfits for special occasions .

If you are looking for tanzanite jewelry, Venetia Jewels is the online jewelry store with the largest selection of colored gemstones. We invite you to browse our offer.