Cut Tanzanite
Posted in Fine Rings on 03/10/2010 06:28 am by admin |
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75ct Oval Tanzanite Diamond Ring 14K Ret $800 |  |
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US $185.00 | 3h 14m |
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AAA TANZANITE AND DIAMOND RING IN 18K WHITE GOLD | |
0 Bid | US $1,650.00 | 6h 44m |
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SOLID 18K GOLD TANZANITE DIAMOND RING 18K SIZE 6 1 4 | |
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US $215.00 | 7h 6m |
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Cut Tanzanite
Tanzanite comes from the crystal, Zoisite, a mineral containing silicon, calcium and aluminum. The original name of this lovely gemstone was Blue Zoisite, but the name was changed to Tanzanite by Tiffany & Company in October of 1968.
Its spectacular shades of blues and purples mesmerize just about any gem lover. However, because Tanzanite is one of the softer gemstones, with a hardness rating of only 6.5 on the Moh's scale, it must be treated differently than other gemstones. Great thought should be put into how you want to set your Tanzanite to keep it protected from damage.
While many top jewelers are setting Tanzanite gems into rings, this is the least advisable option as rings are much more prone to coming into contact with hard surfaces. Perhaps a special occasion ring would be worth the risk, but a ring you plan to wear everyday would be ill advised.
Probably the best jewelry choices for Tanzanite gemstones are pendants and earrings. These settings rarely come into contact with hard objects that could either scratch, crack, or shatter your stone. In addition, these types of settings allow sufficient light to flow through the stone and emphasize its unique color characteristics.
When selecting a setting, choose one that offers the most protection for your stone. For instance, when setting a round or oval stone, you might consider basket settings, bezel settings, or prong settings with a high number of prongs. For pear-shaped settings, make certain the tip of the pear is protected by a guard. Dropping an unprotected stone could result in the stone shattering or becoming damaged. Tanzanite also requires special care when cleaning.
The stone is very sensitive to sudden temperature changes, so it should always be soaked in lukewarm soapy water and scrubbed (if necessary) with a soft toothbrush. Rinse in lukewarm water and pat dry with a soft cloth. Store the stone away from other stones to avoid scratching. Never use ultrasonic jewelry cleaners to clean Tanzanite, as they can cause your stone to shatter. Other types of temperature changes can damage Tanzanite, as well. Use care when going from a hot tub to a swimming pool - as the dramatic change in temperature could crack your stone.
While the Tanzanite does require some extra care and thought, it's well worth it for the benefits of wearing this gorgeous stone.
About the Author
Lorraine Grant owns Benchmark Gems [http://www.benchmarkgems.com] an online resource for all types of gemstones - including Tanzanite.
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75ct Oval Tanzanite Diamond Ring 14K Ret $800 | |
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US $185.00 | 3h 14m |
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AAA TANZANITE AND DIAMOND RING IN 18K WHITE GOLD | |
0 Bid | US $1,650.00 | 6h 44m |
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SOLID 18K GOLD TANZANITE DIAMOND RING 18K SIZE 6 1 4 | |
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US $215.00 | 7h 6m |
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142CT 9 STONE MARQUISE CUT TANZANITE DIAMOND RING | |
16 Bids | US $201.00 | 8h 6m |
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212CT 11 STONE TANZANITE DIAMOND RING 18K VS | |
25 Bids | US $285.00 | 8h 7m |
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ESTATE 10K AMETHYST TANZANITE CLUSTER STYLE RING NR | |
9 Bids | US $20.59 | 8h 15m |
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080 CT GENUINE ROUND TANZANITE STERLING SILVER RING | |
3 Bids | US $10.50 | 8h 19m |
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270CT PRINCESS CUT AAA TANZANITE DIAMOND RING VS | |
19 Bids | US $482.66 | 8h 32m |
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SAPPHIRE AND DIAMONDS IN 14K YELLOW GOLD RING | |
0 Bid | US $89.00 | 8h 35m |
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SAPPHIRE SURROUNDED BY DIAMONDS IN 14K YELLOW GOLD RING | |
0 Bid | US $149.00 | 8h 35m |
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14kt yg gorgeous blue 107ctw tanzy w 10ctw diamonds | |
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US $135.00 | 8h 36m |
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051 Ct VS Tanzanite Diamonds Silver Butterfly Ring | |
2 Bids | US $14.76 | 9h 7m |
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Unique 65mm Pearl 50ct Tanzanite Gold Ring sz725 | |
12 Bids | US $51.00 | 9h 43m |
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Estate White Gold 70ctw Tanzanite Diamond Ring Sz 9 | |
10 Bids | US $56.99 | 10h 7m |
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BEAUTY OPAL INLAY TANZANITE STERLING RING SIZE 7 825 | |
0 Bid | US $29.99 | 10h 32m |
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10KT LADY JEWELRY TANZANITE AND DIAMOND GOLD RING S7 | |
0 Bid | US $59.97 | 12h 30m |
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10kt JEWELRY TANZANITE AND DIAMOND GOLD RING size 725 | |
0 Bid | US $49.95 | 13h |
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10KT LADY JEWELRY DIAMOND TANZANITE GOLD RING SIZE 7 | |
0 Bid | US $49.95 | 13h 20m |
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10kt JEWELRY TANZANITE DIAMOND GOLD RING SIZE 75 | |
0 Bid | US $69.95 | 13h 30m |
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Tanzanite AAA Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring | |
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US $6,000.00 | 21h 26m |
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Fine Gem Radiant Cut Tanzanite Diamond Jewelry Ring 14K | |
0 Bid | US $1,400.00 | 1d 37m |
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Tanzanite and Diamonds 400ctw Sterling Silver Ring 7 | |
0 Bid | US $139.99 | 1d 46m |
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TANZANITE DIAMOND RING SETTING IN 14 KT WHITE GOLD | |
17 Bids | US $202.50 | 1d 1h 19m |
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Fine Gemstone Ring | |
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US $125.00 | 1d 1h 51m |
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542ctw Fancy cut 12mm Tanzanite Diamond Ring 14K WG | |
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US $5,750.00 | 1d 3h 50m |
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14K GOLD RING 8 LOT SCRAP DIAMOND GEMS 3776G NR | |
13 Bids | US $53.00 | 1d 4h 46m |
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10K AA Tanzanite and Sapphire Ring120cts trillion | |
0 Bid | US $499.00 | 1d 4h 49m |
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10K ESTATE NATURAL TANZANITE DIAMOND RING SZ 7 NR | |
0 Bid | US $85.00 | 1d 5h 2m |
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Certified 31ct Diamond Tanzanite Mens Ring 14K Gold | |
8 Bids | US $179.50 | 1d 6h 37m |
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14K TANZANITE DIAMOND RING 315CTTW | |
13 Bids | US $113.50 | 1d 6h 56m |
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FIRE OPAL INLAY TANZANITE RUBY SILVER 925 RING SIZE 7 8 | |
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US $24.89 | 1d 8h 21m |
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SAPPHIRE AND DIAMONDS IN10K WHITE GOLD RING | |
0 Bid | US $99.00 | 1d 8h 35m |
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AMETHYSTS TWINS ACCENTED WITH DIAMONDS IN 10KY RING | |
0 Bid | US $125.00 | 1d 8h 35m |
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354CT VVS TANZANITE DIAMOND 14KT BEAUTIFUL RING NR | |
4 Bids | US $305.00 | 1d 8h 41m |
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Divine Tanzanite Solitaire Diamond Ring 14K WG SZ7 Blue | |
0 Bid | US $159.99 | 1d 9h 25m |
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35 CTW MULTIGEM DIAMOND RING 10K WG 14 gems | |
0 Bid | US $185.00 | 1d 9h 33m |
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Estate White Gold 52ctw Tanzanite Diamond Ring Sz 7 | |
4 Bids | US $41.01 | 1d 9h 49m |
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SHOPNBC STERLING PLATINUM NCY II AMETHYST TANZANITE DIA | |
0 Bid | US $39.99 | 1d 10h 32m |
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10kt 145 ctw Tanzanite Marquise Round Ring size 7 | |
0 Bid | US $75.00 | 1d 10h 48m |
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175 CT TANZANITE FLOWER FASHION RING STERLING SILVER | |
5 Bids | US $9.49 | 22h 36m |
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LOVELY 14K GOLD TANZANITE GEMSTONE DIAMOND RING | |
0 Bid | US $79.95 | 1d 4h 11m |
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14k YELLOW GOLD SOLITAIRE RING W TANZANITE DIAMONDS | |
0 Bid | US $299.99 | 1d 23h 32m |
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GORGEOUS 12ct Round Tanzanite 038ctw F VS2 18ktWG | |
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US $465.00 | 1d 23h 35m |
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14K White Gold Aquamarine Tanzanite Diamond Ring NEW | |
0 Bid | US $359.00 | 2d 2h 6m |
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14K Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring Rodgers Hollands | |
0 Bid | US $129.99 | 2d 3h 16m |
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14K Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring | |
0 Bid | US $99.00 | 2d 4h 59m |
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$115 Diamond Sapphire Tanzanite Sterling Silver Ring | |
0 Bid | US $15.99 | 2d 5h 12m |
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BEAUTIFUL ESTATE 14KT TANZANITE DIAMOND RING REDUCED | |
0 Bid | US $175.00 | 2d 5h 15m |
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NEW STUNNING TANZANITE DIAMOND 14K RING $800 SZ 7 | 0 Bid | US $229.99 | 2d 5h 29m |
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VIVID BLUE PORTUGUESE RND TANZANITE DIA RING 14K YG | |
0 Bid | US $375.00 | 2h 48m |
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Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond ring | |
3 Bids | US $5.50 | 2d 6h 10m |
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Exquisite Amethyst and Tanzanite 14kt Gold Ring QVC | |
8 Bids | US $39.89 | 2d 6h 35m |
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Best Deal Rare 327ct Tanzanite Cluster Gold Ring $2600 | |
0 Bid | US $296.00 | 2d 6h 36m |
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Iliana 4803 Ct 3A Tanzanite and Diamond Ring | |
0 Bid | US $2,650.00 | 2d 7h 18m |
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ESTATE 14K 72CTW TANZANITE 12CTW DIAMOND RING SZ 7 | |
0 Bid | US $139.99 | 2d 7h 35m |
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NR Vintage Platinum Round Tanzanite Diamond Ring 14ct | |
0 Bid | US $399.00 | 2d 7h 35m |
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Vintage 3 stone Tanzanite ring 14k yellow gold diamonds | |
0 Bid | US $175.00 | 2d 7h 59m |
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14K YG OVAL TANZANITE IOLITE 14 DIAMOND RING SZ 7 | |
6 Bids | US $11.50 | 2d 8h 2m |
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18K yellow gold Tanzanite and diamond ring | |
0 Bid | US $1,200.00 | 2d 8h 8m |
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EMERALD CUT EMERALD IN 14K YELLOW GOLD RING | |
0 Bid | US $99.00 | 2d 8h 35m |
17.76ct Princess Cut Tanzanite