Sparkle Your Love Story With A Tanzanite Engagement Ring

Tanzanite engagement rings have become very popular in the present times. They are beautiful, appealing, enduring - well, with just a little bit of care - reasonably priced, and above all, a great alternative to sapphire engagement rings that are worth a small fortune. Discovered in 1967, tanzanite has established its place as an engagement ring stone because of the gemstone’s beautiful blue to violet color, decent hardness & durability, and extreme rarity.

These three attributes of this gemstone make tanzanite engagement rings one of the highly coveted engagement rings at the moment. Despite being an extremely rare gemstone, tanzanite remains an affordable option in the market today. If you’re thinking of proposing to your love with an engagement ring fashioned with tanzanite, now is the right time to go for it. That’s because the price of tanzanite engagement rings might skyrocket in the coming years.

Hold that thought as I enlighten you about the lure of engagement rings embellished with tanzanite.

A Rare But Inexpensive Gemstone

True love is rare and hard to find. In the same sense, there’s no doubt in saying that tanzanite is much like love - rare and hard to find. This is one of the biggest reasons why tanzanite engagement rings are calling the shots in the present times. To give you a slight hint of the rarity of tanzanite, let me tell you that this gemstone is rarer than diamond. In fact, tanzanite is over 1000 times more rare than diamond.

Tanzanite is found only in one place on earth, Tanzania, the country in East Africa where the gemstone was first discovered. However, this gemstone sells for far less than other precious gemstones like ruby, sapphire or emerald. One of the biggest reasons why couples choose tanzanite engagement rings is that these gems don’t come with a hefty price tag as of now. So, now is the correct time to invest in an engagement ring with tanzanite centerstone.

Because tanzanite is a relatively modern discovery, the reason for the affordable price of this gemstone can be attributed to its unknown status among the general public. However, that’s not the case anymore. Indie designers and big brands have triggered the interest of people as regards tanzanite jewelry. Many have now started investing in tanzanite engagement rings. So, it’s only a matter of months or years at the maximum before they come with an exorbitant price.

There’s Something More Than Meets The Eye

After reading the last few paragraphs, you must have thought that you know it all about the rarity of tanzanite. However, that’s not the case because as regards the rarity of tanzanite, there’s something way more than meets the eye. Do you know tanzanite is also known as the ‘gemstone of a generation’? Well, now you do.

As per a local Tanzanian geologist, at the current rate of mining, and all things being equal, the available supply of tanzanites will deplete within the next few decades. So, it can be said that this generation might be the last one to buy tanzanites from the primary market before they go extinct. Stunned? Well, now you know why tanzanite engagement rings are so popular these days.

Wait! That’s Not It

The geologist also estimates that the conditions that led to the formation of tanzanite were so peculiar that finding tanzanite elsewhere other than Tanzania would only be a stroke of luck. Therefore, with the available supply on the verge of depletion, there’s no doubt in saying that tanzanite might go extinct within a few decades. That’s why tanzanite engagement rings are a cut above the rest.

Appealing Color & Dependable Hardness

Apart from the extreme rarity of tanzanite, what makes it stand out like nothing else does are its appealing color and dependable hardness. The beautiful color of tanzanite never misses a chance to excite the curiosities of the beholders. The poised blue color of this gemstone is also easy to pair with other color gemstones. Couples invest in tanzanite engagement rings primarily for their lush blue color.

The dependable hardness & durability of tanzanite make this gemstone a complete package. Tanzanite scores 7 on the 10-point Mohs scale of hardness, meaning that the gemstone is sturdy enough to withstand the wear and tear of average everyday life. A 7 on the 10-point Mohs scale of hardness is a decent score. With just a little bit of care, tanzanite engagement rings can last for a lifetime.

Because you will be wearing your engagement ring every day for the rest of your life, it’s crucial that you get a centerstone that can stand up to the rigors of daily wear. Tanzanite is the type of gemstone that does require a bit of additional care, but that shouldn’t dissuade you from choosing this gemstone for your engagement ring. The next lure of tanzanite engagement rings is the very strong pleochroism of tanzanites.

Dramatic Pleochroism

Pleochroism is an optical phenomenon in gemstones that makes them display different colors in different lighting conditions when viewed from different angles. This property of tanzanite works big time in adding to the popularity of this gemstone. More and more people buy tanzanite engagement rings because of the dramatic pleochroism that tanzanites endow. So, if you were thinking of getting a dramatic engagement ring, there you go!

The Bottom Line

Tanzanite is a complete package and trifecta of beautiful color, dependable hardness & durability, and extreme rarity. This trifecta of tanzanite makes tanzanite engagement rings streets ahead of engagement rings embellished with other color gemstones. Imagine proposing to your love with a tanzanite engagement ring and leaving her with no words after enlightening her about the beauty, sturdiness and rarity of its fascinating centerstone.

When fashioning your engagement ring, do pick a metal that suits the skin and skin tone of your lady love. That’s because certain metal alloys cause skin allergies, and you surely don’t want to hurt the delicate ring finger of the love of your life. If you’re not sure about which metal you should pick then you can always rely on platinum. Platinum is a hypoallergenic metal that’s perfect for people who have skin allergies. Therefore, you can choose platinum for your tanzanite engagement ring.