Tanzanite. The New Stone On The Market. Buying A Tanzanite Eternity Ring And What You Need To Look O

What is it about tanzanite that has made it so popular in jewellery over the past forty-five years

? Why is it that this obscure mineral (chemically known as calcium aluminium hydroxyl silicate) has swept through the world of jewellery at such an amazing rate, becoming as popular as some of the more traditional stones, like amethyst and ruby? What is so special about tanzanite?

The principal reason for the popularity of the stone is its colouring. Its natural hue is a rather dull reddish brown, and heat treatment is required in order for it to reveal its secrets. Once the treatment is complete, it can show a number of colours, depending on its orientation, ranging from a deep red through to violet and sapphire blue. It is this metamorphosis|, along with the ability to shine in so many ways that makes it such a popular stone.

Even though it is, in the main, an artificially-created gem, it is still classed as a rare stone, as the base mineral (zoisite) itself is uncommon, being found in the hills of Northern Tanzania (hence the name). Despite this, the price of a tanzanite stone is still very favourable compared to many other gemstones, which makes it a great stone for use in jewellery.

When looking for a tanzanite item, you should be careful about the grade of the stone you are buying. The term AAA Tanzanite is often very loosely used, so it is more useful to consider the four Cs which are applied to any gemstone.

Colour. The deeper and more saturated the colour, the higher quality the stone. With tanzanite, you will want a stone that displays its natural deep blue hues.

Clarity. The stone should have only very minor inclusions, which should not be visible to the naked eye you should require a good magnifier in order to see any slight imperfections

Cut. The stone should be cut symmetrically, into one of the many standard shapes

Carat. This describes the weight of the stone, and hence governs its value. This will depend on whether you are buying a solitaire stone or a cluster of smaller stones.

Because of its colour and value, tanzanite sits well within most precious metals. A gold tanzanite ring, perhaps set as an eternity or half eternity ring, is a wonderful creation and would grace the hand of many a lady. Tanzanite also looks stunning on silver and platinum, with the paler metals allowing the colours of the stone to shine.

At Jewellery Magpie (http://www.jewellerymagpie.com/rings/tanzanite-rings-2/) there is a wide range of tanzanite rings on offer, drawn from the major high-street jewellers. These include tanzanite engagement rings, many having the beautiful blue tanzanite stone surrounded by smaller diamonds, with the whole set off against a gold or silver background. There are also some excellent dress or costume rings, where the tanzanite is combined with other coloured stones to give a truly remarkable and unique effect.

Tanzanite is truly here to stay on the world stage of jewellery. It has taken its place amongst the highly precious gemstones, and will continue to live there because of its distinct colours and inherent nature. When looking for your new ring, whether it is an engagement or eternity ring or for whatever purpose, look at the tanzanite stones that are on offer before you make your final decision, and choose something that is distinctive and unique.

by: Jarrod Catalli

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