Tanzanite Info & History

Tanzanite Properties:
Ca2AI3(SiO4)3(OH)

Tanzanite Ref. Index - 1.691 - 1.700
Tanzanite Spec. Gravity - 3.35
Tanzanite Hardness - 6.5 - 7.0
Tanzanite Color - Sapphire blue to amethyst violet and green

Primary Source - Tanzania

Ultrasonic: Never use on Tanzanite
Steamer: Never use on Tanzanite

More About Tanzanite's History

No recent gemstone discovery has had more of an impact on the world gemstone market than tanzanite. Portuguese prospector Manuel d'Souza discovered this gem in Tanzania in 1967 while searching for sapphire. Tanzanite was named after its country of origin by Henry Platt, vice president of Tiffany & Co. in New York, one of the world's most famous jewelers who began a marketing campaign to introduce tanzanite to the public in the 1980s.

Now, in the year 2004, Tanzanite has become our most gemstone. We have much of the finest tanzanite in the Midwest with colors from deep violet to deep blue.

Tanzanite has rapidly become the most desired colored gem in the United States. High demand and very limited supply has caused prices to take dramatic leaps over the last two years. Color is what has caused women to be mesmerized by this gem. The finest gems have a vivid blue to violet color which is significantly influenced by the ambient light. Daylight will cause this gem to show blue and incandescent light will bring out the violet color. The future of this gem can be predicted; greater demand and high prices. How high can prices go? The most expensive colored gem is alexandrite which can reach $15,000/ carat. Tanzanite is a more desirable color and demand is many thousands of times greater. If this 4 square kilometer mining area in Tanzania quits producing, prices of $3000.00 per carat are very likely and possibly will go higher. This is the Gem of the Millennium.

Tanzanite is now considered one of December's Birthstones.

Most of our Tanzanite is cut by our in house gem cutters Larry and Steve Moriarty, and most custom Tanzanite jewelry is designed by in house artist, Chris Moriarty. And this is what makes Moriarty's Tanzanite and custom tanzanite jewelry different from all others jewelers you will encounter. Why purchase tanzanite from jewelers that do not personally cut their own tanzanite therefore not appreciate and giving you their full beauty. Our promise to you is to bring you the most beautiful Tanzanite and Tanzanite jewelry you have ever seen. We personally travel the world for many of our gemstones and have been cutting gemstones and custom making jewelry for over 25 years. You can visit our sister site at www.moregems.com and see some of our other custom work and gem cutting skills. Because we have been cutting gemstones for 25 years, you can be sure your Tanzanite will be the most beautiful Tanzanite you will ever see. Also, unlike much of the Tanzanite you will see, we specialize in selling you the deepest shades of Tanzanite available with the best cuts.

Tanzanite Info & History

Tanzanite Properties: Ca2AI3(SiO4)3(OH)

More About Tanzanite's History

Tanzanite is now considered one of December's Birthstones.

Tanzanite Properties:
Ca2AI3(SiO4)3(OH)