Cut Tanzanite
Posted in Fine Rings on 03/10/2010 06:28 am by admin |
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Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Filigree Purple Stone Ring Sz 6 |  |
10 Bids | US $26.00 | 24m |
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254CT CUSHION CUT TANZANITE DIAMOND RING | |
23 Bids | US $451.00 | 49m |
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325CT ROUND CUT TANZANITE DIAMOND RING 18K VS | |
21 Bids | US $384.50 | 1h 8m |
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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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Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Filigree Purple Stone Ring Sz 6 | |
10 Bids | US $26.00 | 24m |
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254CT CUSHION CUT TANZANITE DIAMOND RING | |
23 Bids | US $451.00 | 49m |
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325CT ROUND CUT TANZANITE DIAMOND RING 18K VS | |
21 Bids | US $384.50 | 1h 8m |
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164CT MARQUISE CUT TANZANITE DIAMOND RING | |
15 Bids | US $108.50 | 1h 10m |
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126CT MARQUISE CUT TANZANITE DIAMOND RING AMAZING | |
13 Bids | US $78.99 | 1h 11m |
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080 CT GENUINE ROUND TANZANITE STERLING SILVER RING | |
12 Bids | US $34.00 | 1h 35m |
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$8000 377CT AAA TANZANITE DIAMOND RING BEAUTIFUL | |
22 Bids | US $618.00 | 1h 43m |
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051 Ct VS Tanzanite Diamonds Silver Butterfly Ring | |
5 Bids | US $15.01 | 2h 17m |
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FIRE OPAL INLAY TANZANITE RUBY SILVER 925 RING SIZE 7 8 | |
0 Bid | US $23.99 | 2h 28m |
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BEAUTY OPAL INLAY TANZANITE STERLING RING SIZE 7 825 | |
1 Bid | US $29.99 | 2h 34m |
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SOLID 10K GOLD SYNTHIETIC TANZANITE DIAMOND RING | |
4 Bids | US $47.99 | 2h 36m |
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NATURAL 269 carats TANZANITE RING 14K WHITE GOLD | |
0 Bid | US $795.00 | 2h 45m |
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10k White Gold Blue Topaz and Tanzanite Ring size 6 | |
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US $120.00 | 13h 18m |
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14K YG 210CT TW TANZANITE DIAMOND RING | |
0 Bid | US $195.00 | 14h 38m |
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NEW 10KT YELLOW GOLD GENUINE OVAL AMETHYST TANZA RING | |
8 Bids | US $47.09 | 2h 15m |
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STUNNING 3A TANZANITE DIAMOND RING 18KT YG | |
0 Bid | US $350.00 | 16h 1m |
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NEW STUNNING TRILLION TANZANITE 10K RING $600 SZ 7 | 0 Bid | US $129.99 | 16h 36m |
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NEW TANZANITE RHODOLITE DIAMONDS 14K RING $800 SZ 9 | 0 Bid | US $189.99 | 16h 40m |
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Iolite and Tanzanite Sterling Silver Cluster Ring 9 | |
1 Bid | US $24.97 | 18h 47m |
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Iolite and Tanzanite Sterling Silver Cluster Ring 7 | |
1 Bid | US $24.97 | 18h 57m |
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Iolite and Tanzanite Sterling Silver Cluster Ring 5 | |
0 Bid | US $24.97 | 19h 7m |
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$1 NO RESERVE FINE JEWELRY GIANT 913 CT EMERALD RING | |
23 Bids | US $4,050.00 | 20h 12m |
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Certified 50ctw Tanzanite Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold | |
4 Bids | US $52.40 | 20h 45m |
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14kw Gold Diamond and Tanzanite Ring | |
0 Bid | US $650.00 | 21h 22m |
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77CT TANZANITE DIAMOND 5 STONE RING AMAZING | |
5 Bids | US $41.00 | 23h 34m |
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Pretty citrine and tanzanite ring in silver size 7 | |
0 Bid | US $7.99 | 23h 50m |
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Sterling Silver Multi Gemstone Cluster Ring 8 | |
0 Bid | US $35.70 | 1d 29m |
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356CT AAA TANZANITE DIAMOND RING 18K | |
14 Bids | US $271.00 | 1d 55m |
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147CT MARQUISE CUT TANZANITE DIAMOND RING GORGEOUS | |
7 Bids | US $86.00 | 1d 1h |
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GENUINE TANZANITE RING SIZE 7 10K YELLOW GOLD | |
0 Bid | US $39.99 | 1d 1h 35m |
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$15000 567CT AAA TANZANITE DIAMOND RING VS | |
19 Bids | US $1,148.24 | 1d 1h 39m |
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$22000 446CT PLATINUM AAA TANZANITE DIAMOND RING | |
23 Bids | US $1,501.00 | 1d 1h 40m |
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EMERALD AND DIAMOND 10K YELLOW GOLD RING | |
0 Bid | US $125.00 | 1d 1h 46m |
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EMERALD AND DIAMOND 14K YELLOW GOLD BAND RING | |
1 Bid | US $299.00 | 1d 1h 46m |
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CEYLON SAPPHIRE FILIGREE 14K WHITE GOLD RING | |
0 Bid | US $199.00 | 1d 1h 46m |
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ESTATE LAPIS TANZANITE 14K YELLOW GOLD RING SIZE 9 | |
0 Bid | US $199.99 | 1d 1h 56m |
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18K GOLD FANCY 272CTW DIAMOND TANZANITE COCKTAIL RING | |
17 Bids | US $202.50 | 1d 1h 58m |
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BEAUTY OPAL INLAY TANZANITE STERLING RING SIZE 7 825 | |
0 Bid | US $29.99 | 1d 2h 45m |
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Beautiful Aquamarine Tanzanite Diamond Accent Ring 10KT | |
2 Bids | US $75.00 | 1d 12h 57m |
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LADIES 14K YG 105CTW NATURAL TANZANITE DIAMOND RING | |
0 Bid | US $150.00 | 1d 14h 5m |
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Aquamarine Diamond 14 kt Ring | |
0 Bid | US $465.00 | 1d 14h 14m |
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75ct Oval Tanzanite Diamond Ring 14K Ret $800 | |
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US $185.00 | 1d 20h 24m |
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AAA TANZANITE AND DIAMOND RING IN 18K WHITE GOLD | |
0 Bid | US $1,650.00 | 1d 23h 54m |
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SOLID 18K GOLD TANZANITE DIAMOND RING 18K SIZE 6 1 4 | |
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US $215.00 | 2d 16m |
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ESTATE 10K AMETHYST TANZANITE CLUSTER STYLE RING NR | |
5 Bids | US $10.50 | 2d 1h 26m |
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SAPPHIRE AND DIAMONDS IN 14K YELLOW GOLD RING | |
0 Bid | US $89.00 | 2d 1h 46m |
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SAPPHIRE SURROUNDED BY DIAMONDS IN 14K YELLOW GOLD RING | |
0 Bid | US $149.00 | 2d 1h 46m |
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14kt yg gorgeous blue 107ctw tanzy w 10ctw diamonds | |
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US $135.00 | 2d 1h 46m |
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Unique 65mm Pearl 50ct Tanzanite Gold Ring sz725 | |
5 Bids | US $15.67 | 2d 2h 53m |
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Estate White Gold 70ctw Tanzanite Diamond Ring Sz 9 | |
10 Bids | US $56.99 | 2d 3h 18m |
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ACA Certified 1250ctw Tanzanite Diamond Ring 14K Gold | |
4 Bids | US $51.00 | 19h 45m |
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10KT LADY JEWELRY TANZANITE AND DIAMOND GOLD RING S7 | |
0 Bid | US $59.97 | 2d 5h 40m |
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10kt JEWELRY TANZANITE AND DIAMOND GOLD RING size 725 | |
0 Bid | US $49.95 | 2d 6h 10m |
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10KT LADY JEWELRY DIAMOND TANZANITE GOLD RING SIZE 7 | |
0 Bid | US $49.95 | 2d 6h 30m |
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10kt JEWELRY TANZANITE DIAMOND GOLD RING SIZE 75 | |
0 Bid | US $69.95 | 2d 6h 40m |
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Tanzanite AAA Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring | |
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US $6,000.00 | 2d 14h 36m |
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Estate SPECTACULAR 130ct TANZANITE VS1 DIAMOND RING | |
15 Bids | US $252.00 | 2h 49m |
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Fine Oval 7mm x 5mm Tanzanite Diamond Ring 14K Gold | |
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US $350.00 | 17h 25m |
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Fine Gem Radiant Cut Tanzanite Diamond Jewelry Ring 14K | |
0 Bid | US $1,400.00 | 2d 17h 47m |
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Tanzanite and Diamonds 400ctw Sterling Silver Ring 7 | |
0 Bid | US $139.99 | 2d 17h 56m |
17.76ct Princess Cut Tanzanite