Diamonds are passé. It is the time of the Tanzanite to shine! Tanzanite, a wonderful gem with dazzling looks, was hailed as the “gemstone of the century” when it was discovered in 1967. It catches the eye of one and all and remains coveted among most precious stones. The Masai cattle herders first noticed this dazzling gemstone after a lightening caused fire and burned areas in Tanzania. They saw the brown crystals turning into deep blue-purple due to the heat. Found just over four decades ago in Tanzania, South Africa, it has created a niche for itself.

The mystique and allure of Tanzanite can be attributed to the fact that the only source of the gemstone is a six kilometer square piece of land. People who own Tanzanite today are likely to become original owners, who will pass these gemstones as heirlooms to generations to come. This is because; the supply of these gemstones will be exhausted in the next two decades. It is a Trichroic gem that possess three colors, violet, blue, and brown. The more common layer found are blues and purples but flashes of red, green, yellow, orange, or brown are also noticeable . But mainly the chief color of Tanzanite is `deep royal blue. Tanzanite is also known as sapphire-blue gem.

In astrology, every gem is associated with some planets. Tanzanite is generally associated with the planet Saturn. This gem possesses certain healing powers. It makes a person feel calm and enhances the creative energy because of its blue color. Tanzanite is believed to increase the extrasensory skills, such as, clairvoyance. It also helps in connecting the fifth charka that is associated with creative energy.

Tanzanite can be customized in rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and other form of jewelry. However, it is sensitive to pressure and is not resistant to ultrasound too. Hence, you need to take extreme care while setting, cutting and cleaning your Tanzanite. While buying, you need to ensure that you inspect the Tanzanite in different lighting conditions. Also, look for Tanzanite, which is a deep, rich blue.