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Article: WHY IS TANZANITE SO POPULAR AMONGST TOURISTS?

WHY IS TANZANITE SO POPULAR? - SHIMANSKY.CO.ZA

WHY IS TANZANITE SO POPULAR AMONGST TOURISTS?

With brilliant blue, violet, and purple hues, Tanzanite is a worthy rival to blue sapphire, mainly because of the gemstone's exquisite beauty. Tanzanite is extraordinarily rare, a thousand times rarer than a diamond.

Its formation in a very small area of the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania is regarded as a unique geological phenomenon, and experts say that the chances of finding this blue-violet form of zoisite anywhere else on Earth are one in a million.

Tanzanite was discovered in 1967 and named after its country of exclusive origin, Tanzania, a year later. In the world of gems, it's the latest addition, but it has quickly become sought-after, especially by tourists who want a Tanzanite experience as part of their African travels. "In recent years, Cape Town tour guides and operators have become increasingly aware of their clients' interest in loose Tanzanite and Tanzanite jewellery," says Yair Shimansky, the creator of the iconic Shimansky jewellery brand. "There's Undoubtedly, the irresistible combination of beauty and rarity ignites an enduring, worldwide interest in Tanzanite."

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WHY TOURISTS WANT TO INVEST IN TANZANITE JEWELLERY AND TANZANITE GEMSTONES

Tanzanite is often described as a 'one-generation gem' because its discovery and extinction are likely to occur within the lifespan of its first-time owner generation. The Tanzanite mining site is just about 4 km long. With so little chance of finding Tanzanite elsewhere, there is currently excellent investment potential in loose Tanzanite and Tanzanite jewellery.

While still widely affordable at this time, Tanzanite increases in value every year. Industry experts predict that as the sole mining area becomes more and more depleted, prices will accordingly escalate more and more rapidly. The likely extinction of Tanzanite in the next couple of decades will catapult the gem into the highest-value stakes. As Shimansky says: "The time is sure to come when there will be no more first-time owners; and Tanzanite rings, necklaces and bracelets will become even more precious family heirlooms to pass down to future generations. If you love the deep-blue fires of this incredible African gem, it makes good sense now to become a part of Tanzanite's special 'one generation'."

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THE ADVANTAGES OF BUYING TANZANITE JEWELLERY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Only some jewellers can work successfully with gemstones when working with Tanzanite. High expertise and experience are required to cut and polish Tanzanite and awaken its brilliance. It takes even higher skills and artistry to design and create Tanzanite jewellery pieces that will stand the test of time. This is because on the Moh's Scale of Hardness, Tanzanite is relatively soft, with a hardness of only 6.5 to 7. This is much softer than a diamond, with a hardness of 10.

Shimansky explains that their experienced cutters take great care in planning every gemstone's cut and polish. "Tanzanite has incredible potential, and to maximise its beauty and reveal its brilliance, a gemstone must be thoroughly examined before deciding on the cut that best suits it." At the Shimansky state-of-the-art jewellery workshops, the latest technology and controlled conditions cater to Africa's unique and beautiful gem. Shimansky jewellery designers and creators bring their experience and world-class expertise to each signature piece of Tanzanite jewellery. "With such a limited, dwindling source of Tanzanite, every gem counts, and our jewellers are dedicated to creating a beloved icon in each piece of Tanzanite jewellery," says Shimansky.

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THE BEST TANZANITE EXPERIENCES IN CAPE TOWN

Cape Town's tour guides and operators are vested in ensuring that tourists interested in a Tanzanite experience encounter the best the Mother City has to offer. The Shimansky brand focuses on integrity and quality throughout the value chain. Only the finest quality Tanzanite, responsibly sourced directly from the mines in Tanzania, is used in creating the Shimansky Queen of Ayanda Tanzanite Jewellery Collection. Each Tanzanite is certified according to the Tanzanite International Grading Standard.

Shimansky's exquisite Tanzanite rings and pendants feature classic yet contemporary designs and settings that include diamonds. At Shimansky's showrooms at the V&A Waterfront, The Clock Tower, and The Rockwell, your guests can also select a perfect loose Tanzanite gemstone and co-create a precious Tanzanite creation with a master Shimansky jeweller, which will be delivered to them within 48 hours.

To book Cape Town's ultimate Tanzanite experience at a Shimansky showroom, email tours@shimansky.co.za or contact us at 021 421 2788

We also welcome you to book a site visit at any of our Diamond & Tanzanite Destinations to see first-hand what your visitors can expect when visiting Shimansky.  

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