Tanzanite Gems, Choosing Loose Tanzanite Gemstones
You will come across hundreds of gem providers offering loose tanzanite stones, and yet there is a lack of complete information provided regarding the gorgeous tanzanite gemstone. In this brief report we explain the factors that need to be considered when buying tanzanite gems. Much of this information will be relevant to most natural gemstones, we suggest that you read the information.
BASIC TANZANITE INFO
Tanzanite is the name given to gem quality zoisite (mineral), at the time of naming the gem the belief that the word zoisite sounded similar to 'suicide'!
All the tanzanite in the world comes from one location in the African nation of Tanzania. It is now clear why the gemstone was named tanzanite.
Although tanzanite was likely to have formed centuries ago, it lay hidden in the ground at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The gemstone was first seen by gemstone experts in recent times - around 1976.
Tanzanite as a gemstone was launched with a tremendous sales pitch, by reputed jeweler Tiffany's. The gemstone shot to fame in a short span of time.
A very rare happening, was the editing of the birthstone charts in October 2002, this to accommodate tanzanite as one of the birthstones for the month of December.
It is widely accepted that tanzanite is around 1,000 times rarer than diamonds. This is logical as diamonds are mined in over a dozen locations on the planet but, tanzanite is sourced only from one patch of land.
Kaisilver the leading online source for high end custom made jewelry, provides tanzanite and all other gemstones in all shapes and sizes. While we can provide loose tanzanite gems, we can also expertly handcraft a custom jewel with tanzanite or any other gemstone for you. The design for Kaisilver custom made jewelry can be yours or ours. Email our team at sales@kaisilver.com if you have any questions related to gems and jewelry.
Kaisilver can provide natural and certified cushion cut tanzanite gems, in the 5mm to 12mm size range. These are AAA color tanzanite gemstones and eye clean. You could order just the tanzanite gem or request for a complete custom made jewel to be crafted.
Natural and certified oval tanzanite gems, these can be provided in the 2 carat to 15 carat size range. Eye clean gems with an AAA color. We recommend AAA color tanzanite as it is neither light nor too dark. This color shows good sparkle in the gemstone, a perfect choice.
TANZANITE SIZE AND PRICE
Choosing loose tanzanite gems needs to balance an equation between, gem size, color, clarity and of course budget. Tanzanite like most other gems is priced per carat (weight unit), pieces of the same quality but bigger size are priced higher per carat. As an example, if you needed a tanzanite gem stone ring that had 6 pieces of 5mm round tanzanite gems, the gem cost component would be moderate even with AAA color and eye clean quality. The 6 pieces of 5mm round tanzanite stones would together add up to a weight of around 3 carats.
Contrast the price for a single loose tanzanite gem that was 3 carats in size. The same AAA color and eye clean quality would carry a premium price tag that is more than double (per carat) as compared to what you paid for the 6 pieces of 5mm round tanzanite. Read these paragraphs related to gem size and pricing over and over again until, you are sure that you understand the content. This is valuable input for the design of the tanzanite jewel that you will be selecting too. For example, you could not pick the design of a 5 carat men's blue topaz ring and request for the gem to be replaced with a high quality tanzanite. Technically this would not be an issue but very few budgets could handle such extravagance.
A gorgeous trillion cut natural tanzanite gemstone, this gem in a 2 to 4 carat size ring would make nice ring. Larger trillion tanzanite gems make exclusive pendants, with the right design tanzanite pendants can be crafted for both men and women. Kaisilver can do that for you.
Tanzanite is a violet-blue gemstone, a piece could be dominated by violet or vice-versa. When working with Kaisilver for your tanzanite gem or custom jewel with tanzanite, you can specify your color preference. The team will send you images, to understand your requirement.
TANZANITE GEM COLOR
Without getting into technical jargon we will briefly explain the color of tanzanite gemstones. We will categorize tanzanite into 3 color groups light, medium and dark. Technically these could be referred to as A, AA+ and AAA and AAAA. Where the AAAA group would be the dark color tanzanite color that we spoke of.
Kaisilver does not deal in light and pale color tanzanite gems, this color is generally set in low grade mass produced silver jewelry. Interestingly the dark AAAA tanzanite color is also the most expensive color in tanzanite gemstones - it is NOT the color that we recommend! Kaisilver would recommend the medium tanzanite color, this because it is the color that best shows the sparkle in the gemstone. Dark color tanzanite on the other hand, appears more like a block of dark color as the gem has a dark color that, traps light as it enters from the top of gem.
Having said all that, we would suggest that you request for the tanzanite gem color that you prefer. Kaisilver can deliver the tanzanite color of your choice.
A fine custom ring shown as a white gold tanzanite and diamond ring. The natural certified center tanzanite gem is surrounded by a row of natural diamonds. The ring like all other Kaisilver custom jewelry, is provided with an optimum metal weight. You can choose gold or silver and for the gold tanzanite gemstone ring, specify 10k, 14k or 18k gold. Also let us know if you prefer white, yellow or pink gold. Review the complete report on this tanzanite ring ... more.
The big advantage of choosing Kaisilver for your tanzanite gemstone ring is that, you get the same superior standards for a tanzanite ring in gold or silver. The ring is finely crafted and the metal weight is generally, 40% to 50% more than what other jewelers would provide for similar rings. This ensures that the ring does not bend or deform easily. Each ring is meticulously handcrafted, custom made in all sizes with options for 10k, 18k or 14k gold. Details ... more.
TANZANITE GEM CLARITY
This relates to the transparency of the gemstone and the inclusions or cracks if any. Let us generalize here that, expect eye clean clarity for your tanzanite gems. If you choose to accept tanzanite gemstones that have inclusions or cracks for some reason, make sure that you see very clear images of the gem - showing those inclusions and cracks, before you commit to buying the tanzanite gemstone. Kaisilver can provide tanzanite gems in the 1 carat to 50 carat size range, the big sizes could have inclusions and fissures but, we will disclose all those details before you make a buy decision.
CERTIFIED TANZANITE GEMS
These are natural tanzanite gems with a certificate from an external gem testing office - the certificate states the authenticity of the tanzanite gem. Kaisilver prefers to provide all gems with an authentication certificate, this to give you peace of mind and prove that we are very particular about dealing in natural authentic gemstones. If you need a certification from any specific gem testing laboratory, let us know and we will share information regarding the cost for such a certification.
BEWARE OF FAKE TANZANITE
This is true of all gemstones, the more expensive the gem the more effort is put into making fakes and imitations. The first thing is to buy gems and jewelry from a trusted source. The second important thing is to request for gem authentication certificates for your tanzanite or other gemstones.
WHO IS KAISILVER
Leading the high end online custom made jewelry sector for over 2 decades, Kaisilver expertly crafts fine jewelry in gold or silver. We specialize in rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, bangles and fine gemstone cufflinks. You can choose any of our designs, request for design modifications and make a choice of gold or silver. We also welcome your own design concepts to be custom made.
Networked to major gem mining and cutting operations all over the world, Kaisilver allows you to choose the gemstone of your choice - you are not restricted to what is shown or mentioned on our websites. Since gems are procured directly from the source with no middlemen, you are assured of the best gemstone at each price point. Email us at sales@kaisilver.com if you have any queries related to jewelry and gemstones. We will help you even if, you plan to buy nothing from us.
HOW TO ORDER
All the items shown on this page an on our websites have an item code. Some of the items have a short note and a link to the page with complete details. You can read the details or email the Kaisilver team at sales@kaisilver.com for more information. Get all the information that you need and even, send the team your sketches or images if, you have your own design idea to be custom made. The bottom line is that, we do not want you to rush your purchase before, you have all the required information to make the right decision.
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