Discovered only in 1967 in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, tanzanite is one of the modern gemstone world’s most remarkable discoveries. Its mesmerizing color shifts between rich blue and violet, while its rarity is made even more extraordinary by the fact that tanzanite is found in only one small region of Tanzania.
This exquisite necklace showcases 43 genuine oval tanzanites totaling...read more
Discovered only in 1967 in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, tanzanite is one of the modern gemstone world’s most remarkable discoveries. Its mesmerizing color shifts between rich blue and violet, while its rarity is made even more extraordinary by the fact that tanzanite is found in only one small region of Tanzania.
This exquisite necklace showcases 43 genuine oval tanzanites totaling 8½ carats, creating a continuous display of the gemstone’s unmistakable violet-blue beauty. Former Tiffany & Co. president Henry Platt famously called tanzanite the “stone of the century,” and more than half a century after its discovery, its allure has only grown.
Set in a bright rhodium-finished, silver-clad design, the gemstones create a refined necklace that lets tanzanite’s extraordinary color take center stage. With its singular origin, natural rarity and captivating beauty, this is more than an elegant jewel—it’s a remarkable piece of geological history.
A modern treasure today, and an heirloom for generations to come.