am Tanzanite. I am an exotic, vivid blue, kissed by purple hues. I was born in the mineral rich soil of Eastern Africa and discovered in Tanzania in 1967. As a relative newcomer to the gemstone kingdom, time has not blessed me with the rich legend and lore which surround my gemstone peers, but I do have the beauty, rarity and durability to rival any gemstone. Let me introduce myself to you.

     Part of the Zoisite mineral species, Tanzanite is named after the country where is it mined and to date, has been found nowhere else on earth.
     Tanzanite, one of the most popular blue gemstones available today, occurs in a variety of shapes and sizes and also provides a striking assortment of tonal qualities. Rarely pure blue, Tanzanite almost always display its signature overtones of purple. In smaller sizes, Tanzanite tends toward the lighter tones, and the lavender color is more common. While in larger sizes, Tanzanite typically displays deeper, richer color.