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Tanzanite Jewelry

Tanzanite Jewelry – Hot Favorite For December Borns
It’s fascinating how we relate ourselves to things and impart meaning and essence to ones that appeal us. Same goes with gemstones. They don’t serve any of our basic requirements as human beings but they are still highly valued. Their beauty is not the sole factor that makes us inquisitive but it’s the history that we share in common. The better known four Cs’(color, clarity, carat and cut) along with all the beliefs related to gemstones must have been no more than crude facts that drew our attention towards this cryptic substance. One such factor is our belief of birthstones.
These minerals from earth’s core are believed to have their own source of energy. This scientifically proven source of energy is said to work in our favor when used as birthstone.
Birthstones depend upon month of birth. Tanzanite, out of many, is the birth stone for December borns. Despite lacking a rich history like that of topaz this fresh new stone has become remarkably popular in no time. Its beautiful color and striking luster makes it the hot favorite for December borns. The fact that tanzanite is extremely rare confined to the mines of Tanzania, also adds up to its demand. According to Massai folklore Tanzanite is result of a grass fire that turned Zoisite into blue. But realistically, heat from grass fire is not enough to support such a transformation.
Tanzanite is one of those gems that not only boast impressing color but are equally vibrant and fired. It also displays a brilliant color play being highly pleochroic in nature. This effect is even more mesmerizing in bigger pieces. In daylight it sparkles in irritable blues and violets while under candle light its prominent color is purple. It often blends all shades of blue to give a rainbow like effect.
Coming down to its importance as a gemstone, being a birth stone for December borns it is linked to Sagittarians and Capricorns. Tanzanite is believed to exude self confidence rendering sophistication and class to wearer’s personality. As a birthstone it is believed to help in shaping individuality.
Treatment is a common practice for enhancing color and resistance of the stone so one should not be doubtful of its charm and effect on knowing about treatment. The placid shades of blue and spark of the gem is exhibited better when ornamented with platinum or white gold. On one hand they compliment blue and on the other they enhance the gem’s glow.
To sum it all up if you have been envying September borns for possessing vibrant sapphire as their birth stone here is something for you to match their sapphire blue.
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The Tanzanite Story DVD Preview- Jewelry Television
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Presidium Gem Tester $199.00 Is it a Diamond? Ruby or Garnet? Sapphire or Tanzanite? Emerald or Jadeite? The PRESIDIUM GEM TESTER PROVIDES THE ANSWERS!!! The Presidium Gem Tester / Color Stone Estimator provides a quick- easy- laboratory proven way to identify diamonds and separate the most popular colored gem stones from one another. This valuable tool can eliminate human error when identifying precious gems. The Presidiu… |
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Gemstone Adventure Series: (Volume 1) The Tanzanite Story $1.88 … |
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Diamonds and Pearls Jewelry Cleaner Refill Concentrate. A fresh packet of all-natural, plant derived concentrated cleaning ingredients allows customers to re-use the original plastic jar, jewelry basket and lid over and over again. This helps us all to reduce the quantity of plastics thrown into of our neighborhood land fill dumps. $9.95 Plant-based cleaning ingredients in concentrate refill packets. Cost is less to ship (no water), a lowered price and easier to store with new ecological – friendly packaging…. |
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Silver tone Amethyst Color Butterfly Barrette $22.00 Create a the feeling that spring is in the air by putting a butterfly in your hair. Each of the light amythest colored stones are hand set into the butterfly’s detailed filigree wings proving lots of sparkle. Three Amythest purple colored stones are also hand set along the butterfly’s antique silver tone body to create a brilliant row of purple…. |
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Purple Hematite Tone Rhinestone Barrette $36.00 Sparkle and glisten in this rectangular barrette with shiny tanzanite color rhinestones is set on in ornate engraved hematite metal…. |
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VERTICAL CLITORAL HOOD PIERCING JEWELRY VHI147/162545TZ- 14G 7/16 2.5MM RISE 4MM DISC 5MM TANZANITE GEM BALL $13.37 14G VERTICAL CLITORAL HOOD (VCH), OR CHRISTINA PIERCING JEWELRY, INTERNALLY THREADED 316L STEEL. 7/16″ WITH A 2.5MM RISE. GEM COLOR TANZANITE ALL STEEL USED IS 316L IMPLANT GRADE SURGICAL STEEL ASTM F-138.Plain packaging and discretion guaranteed!… |
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Unique 1.0ct Genuine Trilliant Cut Tanzanite Solitaire $1470 This awesome tanzanite ring is absolutely gorgeous and unique. It features a spectacular�genuine trilliant cut tanzanite with a weight of 1.0 carats. This fabulous specimen has an excellent color and good clarity inside. The setting is very interesting it is made of 14K yellow gold. The total gold weight on this ring is 4.50 grams. |
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2.34 Carat Trillium Cut Tanzanite & Diamond Ring $3754 This marvelous Tanzanite and diamond ring will leave you in total awe with its sculpture like design. The central focal point of this amazing ring is a gorgeous 2.34 carat natural Tanzanite stone. This colorful, trillium cut Tanzanite stone has a rich color hue and impressive clarity. Accenting the Tanzanite are glittering round cut diamonds that are channel set. These diamonds have a total combined weight of .26 carats and ranges in clarity from Vs2-Si1 with a color grade ranging from H-I. This unique and museum quality piece is made of 14kt yellow gold with a total gold weight of 7.56 grams. |
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3.0 Carat Tanzanite & Invisible Diamond Ring $6029 This exquisite looking diamond and Tanzanite ring will leave you in awe. Its breathless design incorporates an exotic, oval cut Tanzanite that weighs 2.0 carats. This beautiful, high quality Tanzanite has a rich color and impressive clarity that is simply astounding. On the side, a glittering arrangement of princess cut diamonds are in an invisible setting. These princess diamonds have a total weight of 1.0 carats with a clarity of Vs2-Si1 and a color grade ranging from H-I. The stunning setting is made of 18kt. white gold with a total gold weight of 6.70 grams. |
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1.52 Carat Tanzanite & Pave Diamond Ring $4320 This remarkable diamond and gemstone ring has a delicate look and timeless appeal. A gorgeous 1.17 carat square Tanzanite stone adds a touch of color to this wonderful piece. This beautiful Tanzanite is a natural, top quality stone that has a gorgeous color hue and exceptional clarity. The Tanzanite is bezel set and is surrounded by sparkling round pave set diamonds. Additional pave set round diamonds encompass all the way around the shank. These diamonds have a total weight of .35 carats and have a clarity of Vs2-Si1 with a color grade ranging from H-I. This beautiful ring is made of 14kt. white gold with a total gold weight of 2.45 grams. |
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1.35 Carat Tanzanite & Pave Diamond Ring $4320 This colorful diamond and gemstone ring has a unique appeal that will leave you in total awe. A gorgeous 1.0 carat round Tanzanite adds a touch of color to this wonderful piece. This Tanzanite is a natural, top quality stone that has a gorgeous color hue and exceptional clarity. The Tanzanite is bezel set and is surrounded by sparkling round pave set diamonds. Additional pave set round diamonds encompass all the way around the shank. These diamonds have a total weight of .35 carats and have a clarity of Vs2-Si1 with a color grade ranging from H-I. This beautiful ring is made of 14kt. white gold with a total gold weight of 2.45 grams. |
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