In the world of gemology, Campbell Bridges was a legend. The geologist and adventurer lived in a tree house and used a cobra to scare off intruders. But he's most famous for discovering tsavorite after a close call with a wild buffalo.
In 1967, Bridges went toe to toe with a cape buffalo, forcing himself to dive into a ravine. It...read more
In the world of gemology, Campbell Bridges was a legend. The geologist and adventurer lived in a tree house and used a cobra to scare off intruders. But he's most famous for discovering tsavorite after a close call with a wild buffalo.
In 1967, Bridges went toe to toe with a cape buffalo, forcing himself to dive into a ravine. It was there that he discovered
tsavorite — gorgeous, emerald-green stones unlike any he'd ever seen. Bridges' find didn't go unnoticed in the gem world.
"What Campbell did, single-handedly, for colored gemstones and the African species of tanzanite and tsavorite cannot be overstated," says Peter Schneirla, Tiffany's chief gemologist.
Considered a collector's gem, tsavorite is only found in one small area on the border between Kenya and Tanzania, so supplies are extremely limited. Through a special connection, Stauer is able to provide you over a total carat of this rare gem for a most fortunate price. This is a deal that won't last long, so don't miss out. As Campbell Bridges could testify, you must strike while the iron is hot to find your fortune. And, because it's Stauer, you won't have to pay a fortune.
