December, the last month of the year filled with lots of joy and excitement, involves giving presents and gifts to your loved ones.
Now the question comes, what can be the best gift or present? So, the simple answer to this question is to buy birthstone jewelry. Therefore, what can be more perfect than Tanzanite jewelry for the December babies? We are here to guide you in buying the December birthstone.
Tanzanite, the meaning of this word, comes from the place it was found for the first time. It is found in a small mining area near the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The stone is said to be one of the most sought-after gemstones of all time. Moreover, it is an extraordinary gemstone that fascinates the onlookers with its appearance. Therefore, it is one of the most coveted gemstones in the world. Now let us know about the origin of this gemstone.
Origin of Tanzanite
It was the year 1967 when a tribesman named Manuel de Souza discovered this gemstone. Firstly, he considered it as a blue sapphire stone, but he took a little more time to send them to the research lab, where they were said to be different stones. So then, this stone was named after the place where they were found. Furthermore, they are regarded to be rarer than diamonds. So now know about the properties of this rare gem.
Properties of Tanzanite
Tanzanite is the blue variety of zoisite, which contains calcium and aluminum silicate. The rich and vibrant blue stone with a deeply saturated hue is the most valuable one. It is a soft stone that rates hardness between 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. Moreover, it is pleochroic and is extremely unique, exhibiting different colors when viewed from different angles. However, this alluring gem can seize hearts with its color and appearance, so let us know about the things to consider before buying the gemstone in detail.
Color
Tanzanite stone comes in many shades, from light to dark, but deep blue is the most desired color. This stone can be seen in a striking blend of purple, violets, and different shades of blue. Moreover, the color of the stone can be changed when you see it in daylight and at night. This stone is known for different shades, watching them from different angles.
Clarity
The clarity of the tanzanite stone may be flawless or highly utilized as it can be found in relatively clean crystal or completely ideal blade stone. Moreover, if you see the tiny holes over the crystal or the bubbles within the Tanzanite from your naked eyes, then the stone has a lower price and would be of lower quality. Therefore, the clarity significantly impacts the value of the Tanzanite as it is important for various terminologies used in the industry found in Tanzanite.
Cut
Well, for the perfect kind of jewelry, we required the ideal cutting of the stone. If there are any holes or rough edges on one side of the stone, you can imagine how much it will affect the look of the stone. When the stone is poorly cut, the light will spin in through the base of the stone instead of reflecting the edges and the back of your eyes. Therefore, the cut of the gemstone is extremely important and cannot be ignored. While cutting the stones, the artists are very careful as the small impact over the stone can affect the whole look of the jewelry and will drop its price. The perfect stones with a perfect cut will be perfectly imbibed into the jewelry metal like sterling silver, rose gold, or yellow gold would be best to sell into the market.
Come to Maddaloni Jewelers to check out our beautiful collection of Tanzanite for the holidays.