tanzanite
Blue-violet precious stone
Tanzanite is a blue-violet gemstone, a variety of the mineral zoisite found only in northern Tanzania.
Discovered in 1967, it quickly became popular in jewelry for its vivid color, which ranges from deep blue to purple depending on the angle of light.
Tanzanite is softer than sapphire and requires careful handling: Her tanzanite ring catches the light beautifully.
Small five-petaled wildflower
- bluePrimary color; also sad
- indigoPlant-derived blue dye
- periwinkleSmall spiral-shelled mollusk
- sapphire blueDeep vivid blue shade
purple · lavender · ultramarine · cornflower · deep blue · vivid · saturated · hue
200 milligrams exactly
- clarityState of being understandable
- cutSeverance or reduction
- facetPlane on cut stone
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
luster · inclusion · loupe · gemcutter · lapidary · cabochon · refraction · hardness
Africa's highest mountain
- MaasaiEast African ethnic group
- SwahiliBantu language of East Africa
- East AfricaContinental region by Indian Ocean
- Great Rift ValleyTectonic depression spanning continents
Serengeti · Zanzibar · metamorphic · tectonic · deposit · mine
Suspended jewelry ornament
- ringClosed curve shape
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
brooch · setting · prong · bezel · goldsmith · silversmith · heirloom · luxury
Seldom found or seen
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- valuableWorth considerable money
- sought-afterMuch wanted by many
collectible · limited · scarce · unique · exceptional · priceless · investment · irreplaceable
violet
Small five-petaled wildflower
- bluePrimary color; also sad
- indigoPlant-derived blue dye
- periwinkleSmall spiral-shelled mollusk
sapphire blue · purple · lavender · ultramarine · cornflower · deep blue · vivid · saturated · hue · shift
carat
200 milligrams exactly
brilliance · luster · inclusion · loupe · gemcutter · lapidary · cabochon · refraction · hardness · crystal
Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest mountain
- MaasaiEast African ethnic group
- SwahiliBantu language of East Africa
- East AfricaContinental region by Indian Ocean
Great Rift Valley · Serengeti · Zanzibar · metamorphic · tectonic · deposit · mine
pendant
Suspended jewelry ornament
bracelet · brooch · setting · prong · bezel · goldsmith · silversmith · heirloom · luxury · Tiffany
rare
Seldom found or seen
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- valuableWorth considerable money
sought-after · collectible · limited · scarce · unique · exceptional · priceless · investment · irreplaceable · finite
tanzanitequartz
Crystalline silicon dioxide
glass · amethyst · citrine · cubic zirconia · rhinestone