Tanzanite is sometimes cut in designer fantasy styles. - Courtesy Mark Schneider
This award-winning jewelry piece features two triangular tanzanites set back to back. The stones were cut with the proper orientation and proportions to allow maximum enjoyment of their deep violet blue color. - Courtesy Tanzanite Foundation ™
In this crystal direction, this tanzanite's violet-to-purple pleochroic color is evident. - Jeff Scovil
Tanzanite’s color can be a very bright, intense blue.
Tanzanite is one of the most popular colored gemstones in the world.- Courtesy Tanzanite Foundation ™
This 29.22-carat tanzanite has a deep violetish blue color sometimes described as midnight blue. - Courtesy Tanzanite Foundation ™
Figure 3. Angled grooves on the base of the 27.20 ct freeform tanzanite create a dramatic sense of movement. Photo courtesy of Sonja Kreis Unique Jewelry.
Figure 2. The gem was cut from a 13 g rough tanzanite of remarkable color and clarity. Photo courtesy of Sonja Kreis Unique Jewelry.
Figure 1. This ring is set with a spectacular 27.20 ct vivid blue freeform tanzanite. Photo courtesy of Sonja Kreis Unique Jewelry.