Tanzanite
/ˈtanzənʌɪt/ an exceptional blue or violet gem, native to Tanzania
/ˈtanzənʌɪt/ an exceptional blue or violet gem, native to Tanzania
The Diamond Works Institute extends its appreciation to tanzanite, a gem 1000 times rarer than diamonds. This exceptional stone represents the essence of Africa, and wewhisper the tales of this stones journey from the ground to the showroom. Tanzanite is noted for its remarkably strong trichroism; appearing alternately sapphire blue, violet and burgundy depending on crystal orientation.
Cutting
/ˈ tanzənʌɪt kʌtɪŋ/the skill of converting arough crystal to the exact proportion and brilliance of a faceted tanzanite
The science of tanzanite polishing and the craft of skilled cutters produces incomparable Diamond Works gems
The skill of light touch during the roughing stages, and a well worn sanding belt or soft buffing lap for polishing ensures best cuts and excellent cut shapes
Grading
/ˈ tanzənʌɪtgrad”ing/ close examination of a tanzanite jewel to determine its true value
The rich colour of the finest tanzanite is quite unique in the gemstone world and in the case of tanzanite, colour is so important that it outweighs almost all other grading considerations.
In exceptional tanzanites, the colour is an intense violetish blue with red flashes of pleochroic colour coming from within the stone. Due to the gem’s strong pleochroism, fashioned examples typically show a mix of both blue and violet colours in a wide range of tones. As with most coloured gemstones, paler colours are more available and affordable than saturated ones.
Jewels
Tanzanite, a blue mystical gem, hasearned a reputation for possessing magical powers. It is believed that it has the power to elevate the bearer’s mood, restore spiritual balance and bring good fortune.
The Diamond Works hand-selects each superior tanzanite stone for its collections, from an already rare available assortment.
Origin – Tanzanite, Africa’s pride
Beneath the surface of the rich African soil lie the most sought-after treasures and gems known to man.
In 1967, on the foothills of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro, the most Eastern reaches of Africa, Tanzania, the indigenous Massai tribe uncovered the rare gem – tanzanite. The only tanzanite mine in the world.
The Diamond Works celebrates tanzanite’s African heritage and true beauty with its captivating narrative of discovery by the native Masai people of Tanzania, to the alluring deep blues and violets this stone presents itself in, tanzanite is truly the essence of Africa.
