is tanzanite worth any money?
Tanzanite is a rare and valuable stone, though much less expensive than more popular colored gemstones like sapphires and rubies.
is tanzanite as valuable as diamond?
Though it’s more rare than diamond, tanzanite is considered much less valuable thanks to its relatively recent discovery and much lower demand.
why was tanzanite banned?
The export of rough stones over one carat was banned to encourage local cutting and polishing and help boost the economy of Tanzania, the gemstone’s orgin country.
Why is tanzanite so special?
Tanzanite is an incredible color-shifting blue-purple stone that’s found in only one place on Earth. Tanzanite’s rarity coupled with its triochroic nature is unmatched – it’s so special it can’t even be replicated in a lab.
why is some tanzanite so cheap?
Tanzanite is one of the newest gemstones to be discovered for fine jewelry, and though the demand is high, it’s much lower than other more well-known gemstones. Beware of very low priced tanzanite as it’s likely faux.
can a jeweler tell if a tanzanite is real?
Absolutely, an experienced Jeweler or Gemologist can easily spot a genuine tanzanite.