heavens, through lightning, transformed ordinary stones into divine blue ones. After all, blue is a color that has always been associated with life and power.
History of Tanzanite
Although science insists that the tanzanite stones, which are classified as zoisite gems, were formed about 585 million years ago, many jewelers in the west regard the tanzanite as the newest sensation. It was Tiffany's who popularized the blue-violet glitter of the gemstone. And when the mining of tanzanite revealed the limited supply of tanzanite, the value of stone rose meteorically. The Department of Mineral Sciences of the Smithsonian Institute even collects tanzanite jewelry. The latest was the Petersen Tanzanite Brooch, with a pair of 30-carat tanzanite stones surrounded by 24-carat diamonds.
Modern Significance of Tanzanite
In the modern list of birthstones, tanzanite was assigned to the birth month of December, sharing the spot with blue topaz and turquoise. In astrology, the tanzanite supposedly emits positive energies that can overcome illnesses, feelings of despair, depression, and lethargy. The positive energies emitted of tanzanite not only heal, but also transform negative thoughts into positive constructive ones. Loyal owners of tanzanite jewelry claim that they feel calmer and more serene when wearing tanzanite pendants or tanzanite bracelets.
Tanzanite Jewelry
Besides tanzanite pendants and tanzanite bracelets, the mystical glow of the blue tanzanite stone is also complimentary to other types of jewelry. Thus, there are tanzanite rings, tanzanite necklaces, and tanzanite earrings that feature other gemstones. Although the gemstone is normally large in size, it is also possible to have tanzanite beads made into necklaces and earrings.
When choosing tanzanite gems, bigger is not always better. The buyer should look at the intensity of the color and the flawlessness of the crystals. Once the tanzanite jewelry is obtained, the owner should remember that it is not as durable as diamond. Tanzanite jewelry is best worn only during special occasions, and due to its surface composition, it should not be stored together with other gemstones.
