According to lore, tanzanite possesses the mystical power to uplift and open the heart. Although it was formed over 500 million years ago, tanzanite only came to be discovered in 1967 when a grassfire swept the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The heat turned the brownish stones lying there into tanzanite's signature bright, glittering violet-blue, which attracted the attention of some Maasai tribesmen.

This 20-square-mile area in eastern Africa is the gemstone's only known source, yet tanzanite is the second fastest selling colored gemstone in the world, increasing the likelihood that prices will continue to increase. That's all the more reason to invest in our-and still quite affordable!-tanzanite and diamond set. Set in 14K white gold, our ring showcases ten oval tanzanites just shy of two carats total twinkle amidst an icy field of twenty round brilliant diamonds (1/5 ctw)-four prong-set between, the remainder bar-set in rows of two along the band's edges. Available in sizes 5-10.