How to Purchase an Heirloom qualitty Tanzanite!

TANZANITE The veil of time shrouds most gemstones ancestries . That tanzanite's lineage is documented only the exotic attraction of this breathtaking violetish blue gemstone. No hazy dreams of Cleopatra bedecked in breathtaking emeralds , tanzanite flew the direct route from the parched plains of Africa to the bluster of fifth avenue. Tanzanite shares it's birthplace with the first stirrings of humanity :The East African nation of Tanzania's soil is a fertile source of gem riches. Tanzanite's , depending upon how they are oriented during cutting , can be pure blue or include the secondary and tertiary colors of the purple and red. Some people prefer the pure blue tanzanite's which most nearly resemble sapphire. Others are called by the violetish blue colors of tanzanite , feeling they heighten the stone's exotic allure Which color is best for you is a matter of personal preference. In pricing , a rich , highly , saturated color free from gray should be the primary consideration. The blue and violetish blue colors command similar prices. Some tanzanite's exhibit a shift of color components can appear highlighted under incandescent light , which is rich in red light wavelengths.This is the most desired color "Heirloom Quality." Tanzanite is a very special and unique gemstone. World-wide it occurs only in one specific location. Its blue color which shimmers in a slightly purplish hue is magnificent indeed. Because of its unusually attractive flair and color, it was easy for New York Jeweler Tiffany's to make it one of the most sought-after and popular gemstones in the world. Its name reminds of the world-wide unique occurrence in the east-African state of Tanzania. Africa - the name of this continent does not immediately remind us of gemstones. Nevertheless, Africa is a continent from where many splendid and beautiful stones find their way to the world markets. An example for this is Tanzanite, which was enthusiastically celebrated after its discovery in 1967 as "Gemstone of the 20th Century" The gemstone experts literally held their breaths when they were shown the first deep blue crystals mined in the Merelani Hills near Arusha in the north of Tanzania. Millions of years ago, metamorphous slates, gneiss stone and quartzite's shaped impressive flat insular mountains on the wide planes near Mount Kilimanjaro. In the core of these unusual rises there are stored the valuable crystals. For a long time they remained hidden for the eyes of men, until one day some Massai-herdsmen passing by noticed crystals sparkling in the sun and picked them up. Actually only a blue Zoisite ... Tanzanite is in fact the blue variety of Zoisite gemstone. However, the hydrated calcium aluminum silicate mineral achieves only hardness 6.5 to 7 on the Moth's scale, and is thus not very resistant. Therefore it should be worn with care, never be cleaned by ultrasonic method and never come into contact with acids. When New York Jeweler Louis Comfort Tiffany was presented with the first Tanzanite's right after they had been discovered, he was immediately convinced: this gemstone is a sensation! However, he recommended finding a new name for the blue beauty, since the gemmologically correct denomination "blue Zoisite" reminded unfortunately of the word "suicide". So Tiffany suggested the name Tanzanite instead, derived from the place of occurrence, and the new name quickly became established on the market. And it was in fact the firm of Tiffany's who introduced the stone to the public in a spectacular promotional campaign two years after it had been discovered. ... but what a spectacular display of color! Working with Tanzanite's is a task which will cause even experienced cutters to tread carefully, as the cleavage of the gemstone is very high in one direction. The exclusive stone is cut in any imaginable shapes and forms, from classical round cuts to imaginative designer cuts. Tanzanite is always fascinating because of its unusual appeal that will hold everybody in its thrall. The deep blue with the slight purple shade is one of the most extravagant colors available. It symbolizes immaculate but unusual elegance. Whoever purchases such a unique gemstone wants to be set apart from the masses. Wearing it communicates self-confidence and individuality. The almost magical colour of a perfectly cut Tanzanite is not only attractive on young women, it also emphasizes the individuality of a mature woman. For Tanzanite's in especially good qualities and larger sizes almost any price will be paid. What is it that makes this stone so coveted? Is it only the spectacular color? Well, it seems we must also take the exclusive origin into account here. As the stone is found on one special location only in all the world, it is especially valuable. After all, the desire to own something unique and rare has always been a decisive criterion for assessing the value of special gemstones. More gemstone articles to come by Jacqueline Cofield Tanzanite is offered on my website at: http://www.jclique.net Take a look and See why this gemstone is one of the most coveted on the PLANET!!