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Tanzanite
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  • Birthstones , Tanzanite , Turquoise

December Birthstones: Where Do Turquoise, Tanzanite and Zircon Come From?

December 01, 2016
If you were born in December you have a lot to celebrate, including three December birthstones: turquoise, tanzanite and zircon. …
2.59 ct rectangular cut emerald
  • Emerald , Featured , Pearl , Ruby , Sapphire , Tanzanite , Topaz

Wedding Anniversary Gemstone List: Years 21 – 60

August 22, 2016
A wedding anniversary is an occasion to shower your loved one with a special gift – and there’s nothing more …
  • Gemstone Buying Guides , Gemstones , Tanzanite

Tanzanite Buying Guide

December 01, 2014
Notable for its majestic blue velvet and intense royal purples, the first of December’s birthstones is named after the only …
  • Award Show Jewelry , Diamonds in the News , Emerald , Gemstones , Opal , Sapphire , Tanzanite , Topaz , Trends

Colored Gems at the Oscars: Part 1

February 28, 2013
Dazzling gemstones lit the red carpet at this year’s 85th Academy Awards on Sunday, February 24th. Striking gowns enhanced by …
  • Celebrating Birthstones , Events , Gemstones , Tanzanite

GIA Celebrates Birthstones – Tanzanite, Tanzania’s Treasure

January 28, 2013
Tanzanite, December’s birthstone, is found in the shadows of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the only commercial source for …
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