Tanzanite-2014-11
Tanzanite
Blue Christmas? Oval cut tanzanite, 45.10 carats, 22.57 x 18.69 x 15.44 mm, heated. This stone was custom-cut by Bernd Cullman, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. (Photos: Mia Dixon)
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Relative to their beauty, tanzanites actually are priced lower than consumers might believe them to be. At the moment, in the trade, tanzanite has been flying under the radar due to a rather large supply. This could help you stock up a nice reserve, as tanzanite will surely rise again with mining proving to be more difficult as TanzaniteOne, the major industrial operator, reaches new depths. As many other historical stone supplies have proved, the price will only climb as the mining plunges. While this may pose a problem for dealers it could be a blessing for the average collector.
Particolored. Tanzanite crystal, 385.75 ct, 7.0 x 2.5 cm, from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania. Price available upon request. (Photo: Mia Dixon)
Mineral specimens have been preserved to a greater extent since tanzanite prices have remained stagnant, allowing for more gem-clean crystals to survive the cutter's wheel. Dealers have reported that more and more "fancy" colored tanzanites are being found: pinks, yellows, and bi-colors of blue-pink.
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