Incredible color and brilliance make tanzanite a truly extraordinary gemstone. This stone is found in only one place in the world, Tanzania in Africa and has become one of the most precious and loved gemstones in the world. It is only available in blue color with a slight hint of purple in it. When compared to other gemstones, it is a very newly discovered gemstone. It was found in 1967 and was pronounces as ‘gemstone of the century’ by experts.

Tanzanite is a variety of zoisite and has calcium aluminum silicate in it. It is not a very hard gemstone and is found to be from 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. Therefore, it is very important to wear this stone carefully and keep it away from chemicals and harmful rays.

Tanzanite stones are available in deep blue, ultramarine blue and light violet-blue colors and the stones with a hint of purple color in them are most highly priced. What makes this gemstone a favorite among jewellery makers, is that this stone can be cut in every shape possible. This gorgeous stone has a mesmerizing aura around it and looks extremely rich when adorned in a jewellery piece. It is believed the wearing a Tanzanite makes one confident among people and also calms them down. This stone is suitable for women of all age.