Tanzanite 101: Expert Advice on Buying Rare Gem

[@tyragonzales5810]

Several years ago I purchased some tanzanite that came from the D-Block. I haven't been able to find any tanzanite that rich in color and clarity since that block has been closed for a while now. I love this video and I'm glad I purchased mine when I did.

[@usfanlovesjiwoo1978]

I'm sorry, but IMO there is no comparison between blue sapphire and tanzanite. Tanzanite is so much more beautiful because of the blueish violet color, every time you look at the stone in different lighting you see either blueish purple, or just blue or just violet. You don't get that in a sapphire. Also as far as price, in the US Northeast, a good quality Tanzanite is going for more money then a sapphire. The mines are depleting and the cost of Tanzanite will sky rocket in the next few years. I love this gem stone.

[@donmacquarrie9161]

Most excellent quality stones sir! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion!

[@jonpaul9596]

are tanzanites heat treated? i read somewhere that raw, natural tanzanites are dark orange to brown in color

[@TimbersonFabian]

Appreciate!

[@crystalraf]

Tanzanite is more beautiful than sapphires.

[@HAROUBHAMAD2748707172]

thanks for this

[@aleamari3964]

Let's not forget about the very beautiful green, and bicolor tanzanites....so amazing! We well a lot more of the multi colored tanzanites than the highly desired deep purple to blue hue, I suppose because it is different?

[@teklambinga4098]

only found in TANZANIA! Waooooo

[@justmeonthebeach]

Interesting

[@annienay6409]

What different between Tanzanite, Zircon, and Topaz?

[@treasurehunters5245]

Star rutilated quartz is rare and beautiful. I can't find top quality star rutilaed quartz on youtube. But I can find many Tanzanites on youtube.

[@huskyfluffy]

I want to change my wedding ring, and lose the diamond. I adore Tanzanite , but I have to bet it isn't good for me, because it's too soft for someone who never takes it off, and is extremely hard on her hands??? Thinking of Montana sapphire?? Love Cambodian zircon, but am afraid it's too soft, as well, and will look like a topaz to the untrained eye.

[@sumondhali485]

Guys tell me pls how can I buy this stone. I'm from KSA.

[@foxeythepiratefox9207]

I don't care what he says, it's my birth stone I'm gonna but it one day

[@istaxationtheft7460]

I got a big ol' bag of these bad boys!

[@03333032]

If it is so rare why do i only see huge stones?

[@giorgiaptsiauri8815]

treasure of seraffya )))))

[@juanitabutubeyioulinkhifo2029]

sapphire is a name of a class in my school

[@neilwilliams8608]

Thank you very much, HKTDC. This is a very informative video. You might also add that, Tanzanite can also be found in India as well, not just Tanzania. A jewelry advertiser on TV offers 1 ctw Tanzanite pearl oval for $15 each. How do I know if I'm paying to much? Thanks again.

[@9durga787]

here in INDIA Tanzanite is also found in mines!

[@clairescheepers]

+RATH-SARTHY NEIL No dear .. it most definitely is not .... Zoisite is found .... -- the blue variety - coloured by Vanadium (Tanzanite) is not found in India - or anywhere else on earth

[@tim1194-e8v]

Are you joking or ignorant. All of Tanzanite in India is smuggled by Indians from Tanzania

[@arno4187]

Sorry but, You should learn more before talking, Tanzanite is only found in Merelani Tanzania, Otherwise this would immediately be an enormous NEWS !!!! trust me I am a true gemologist.

[@9durga787]

i take my words back it was a wrong information which i had sorry

[@Tanzanight-yo9lw]

Aaaaaaa I'm fed up of these my name is based on something else but These is a thing lol

[@rubyfair]

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[@arno4187]

Tanzanite is not that rare ....just walk in Bangkok or Hong-kong show you will see mountains of good quality stones.

[@TheCherylwalker]

Um not rare at all,,, is greenish in color,, then laser treated to change the color,,, also one should know that it is avery weak stone,, can be scratched with finger nail.

[@T.Q.]

What nonsense. They are rare because unlike other gemstones which can be found in different countries in the world, like diamonds for example, Tanzanite can only be found in one single part of the whole world and nowhere else. Also, what kind of Tanzanites have you been looking at?! There are no green Tanzanite stones which "are heat treated to change colour". Why would you post such lies??