Article: Discover the Enchanting Qualities of Tanzanite Jewellery: A December Delight
Discover the Enchanting Qualities of Tanzanite Jewellery: A December Delight
Greetings from a muggy sweaty Queensland,
December is just around the corner. With cyber weekend, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Aussie summer holiday events imminent, December's birthstone can get overlooked with so much going on.
Which is a pity as this gorgeous gem is not only rare, but occupies a unique spot on the colour spectrum for gemstones. Tanzanite with its wintry blues bringing light to the depths of winter or exuding calm energies in heat of a Southern summer, it's a worthy addition to cap the end of the year.
Tiffany's is behind the success of Tanzanite.
Unlike many well-known gemstones that have been in use for centuries, Tanzanite’s history is relatively modern. The common story of tanzanite’s discovery tells of Maasai herders who found blue crystals in the Merelani Hills near Arusha, Tanzania, while tending livestock in 1967. They notified a prospector named Manuel d’Souza, who promptly registered claims with the government to begin mining.
Tiffany & Co. recognized this blue gem’s potential to rival more expensive sapphire and agreed to become its main distributor. Instead of publicizing “blue zoisite”—which sounded a little too much like “suicide”—Tiffany named the gemstone “tanzanite” to highlight its exclusive geographic origin. They introduced it with a promotional campaign in 1968.
Its trichroic nature, displaying different colours from varying angles, adds a dynamic element to any jewellery design making it a versatile and captivating choice for their owners. With its mysterious violet blue, Tanzanite is a transformative gemstone that facilitates inner calm, dissolves old patterns, and stimulates psychic abilities and higher consciousness.
Enjoy these one of a kind earrings to celebrate reaching the end of 2024, whether it's your birthday or not!
