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Tanzanites were discovered in 1967 by a Masai tribesman named Ali Juuyawatu, who came across a cluster of iridescent blue
crystals in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania. Initially mistaken for sapphires, their potential was soon recognised in the international
jewellery market. Tiffany & Co. struck a deal to become its main distributor, naming the crystal “Tanzanite.” Found only in the city
of Arusha in Tanzania, this gemstone soon became a favourite with leading jewellery designers and gem professionals.
“The most beautiful blue stone to be discovered in 2000 years.”
HENRY PLATT, FORMER CHAIRMAN OF TIFFANY & CO.
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TANZANITE AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
Each earring is centred on a rectangular step‒cut tanzanite
with a surround of full‒cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold.
Tanzanite: 18.20 carats
Diamond: 1.20 carats
Gold: 8.81 grams
Length: 2.2 cm
$ 10,815 ‒ 13,515
Rs 8,00,000 ‒ 10,00,000
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