Tanzanite is a fascinating twilight-coloured gemstone with attributes that make it the perfect choice for an engagement ring. Here we list our best tanzanite engagement rings and everything that makes them unique. Shop tanzanite engagement rings and learn all you need to know.
Overview:
- Tanzanite | The December Birthstone
- Tanzanite Stone | A Complete Guide
- Tanzanite Trends | Celebrities & Royalty
- Best Tanzanite Engagement Rings | Diamonds & Tanzanite
Tanzanite | The December Birthstone
Tanzanite is a spectacular gemstone that occurs naturally as a variant of the mineral zoisite. Scientifically, tanzanite is referred to as blue zoisite referencing its composition and structure. The gemstone only exists in one palace on earth; the Tanzanite mines of Africa in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Tanzanite is a rare gemstone that was first discovered in 1967 by Maasai herders. Tanzanite is a relatively modern gemstone compared to other more familiar gemstones and falls into the category of the December Birthstone along with Turquoise and zircon.
Traditionally each month is associated with one birthstone but some months, like December, have many birthstones assigned to them with their own set of features, history, meaning, and beauty. The tanzanite gemstone is considered the birthstone of December along with turquoise and zircon, all fascinating stones that feature different looks and qualities.
Tanzanite Stone | A Complete Guide
A tanzanite ring has exceptional durability that’s valued for its rarity and enchanting deep blue and violet colour set. Tanzanite is much rarer than a diamond because of its scarce location on earth, but it's much more affordable than a diamond.
Of the 3 birthstones in December, Tanzanite is considered the most stunning because of its fascinating colour grading that changes the hues, tones, and saturation of its sphere to a mesmerising set of blues. Tanzanite is a gemstone that resonates with anyone who loves the colour blue and makes the most beautiful feature in the design of jewellery. Shiels has a selection of Tanzanite jewellery that can be admired for its colours and meaning.
Tanzanite is known as the transformation gemstone that is thought to promote higher consciousness. Tanzanite helps to cleanse the body of impurities and it is thought that by wearing tanzanite jewellery one can evoke a calming and soothing presence in the wake of difficult situations.
Tanzanite Trends | Celebrites & Royalty
It’s been ascribed ‘the darling gemstone’ of the rich and the famous; Tanzanite rings have certainly found a place amongst the stars. From Hollywood to Buckingham Palace, celebrities and royalty alike certainly love their Tanzanite. Gemstone jewellery has become a celebrity trend since the early 2000s, growing in popularity for its beautiful aesthetic qualities and unique meanings. Jay Z put a tanzanite ring on it when his wife Beyonce gave birth to their daughter Blue Ivy in 2012. The love affair of the tanzanite stone and A-listers continues to the red carpet with high-profile names like Anne Hathaway and Cate Blanchett pairing tanzanite jewellery with their showstopping Oscar gowns.
Kate Middleton was photographed wearing a matching Tanzanite Diamond necklace and earrings set when she attended the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists event in London. The Princess of Wales stepped out in a similar style to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana who also loved her tanzanite jewellery.
Arguably, Tanzanite has also been attributed to the famed ‘Heart of the Ocean’ gemstone that featured in the 1997 film Titanic, although some believe the stone could have been a blue sapphire or a blue diamond.
Best Tanzanite Engagement Rings | Diamonds & Tanzanite
Gemstone rings have become increasingly popular, particularly in the design of engagement rings. Gemstones hold significance that resonates beyond face value. Tanzanite is the stone of heart and purity, a fitting symbol for an engagement ring. No matter the style, when tanzanite is placed at the centre of a ring, it transforms. The most enchanting pairing is tanzanite and diamonds. Often the two gemstones are set into the design of an engagement ring, with tanzanite stone as the main attraction. The best tanzanite engagement rings should always include glittering diamonds; the two gemstones bring out the best parts of each other with similar attributes that include rarity, rawness, and radiance.
Shiels has a range of engagement Rings that include a selection of tanzanite engagement rings. Here we list our best tanzanite engagement rings and the features that make them unique.
One of Shiels best tanzanite engagement rings is the 9ct Yellow Gold 0.75ct Tanzanite and Diamond Ring. This pear-shaped tanzanite ring is embellished with a set of stunning diamonds that encase the centre stone and then fall at both sides of the band. Claw set, the tanzanite stone is slightly raised to allow natural light into its core. With this one design feature, the tanzanite stone is transformed into the most stunning show of deep blues, subtle reds, and violet hues.
$734.00
Please contact us regarding special order enquiries for this ring. All ring sizes can be specially ordered, with delivery approximately 6-8 weeks.… read more9ct Yellow Gold 0.75ct Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
$1,534.00
Another engagement ring that makes the list of our best tanzanite engagement rings is The 9ct White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Oval Halo Ring. This ring features a tanzanite centre stone surrounded by diamonds in a white gold setting. The tanzanite gem is oval cut and claw set at the crown. A further string of brilliant cut diamonds encase the gemstone and then fall at both sides of the engagement ring. The white gold compliments the diamonds to create a luminous edge around the band. This setting enhances the tanzanite stone to expel an almost translucent shade of blue.
9ct White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Oval Halo Ring
$2,499.00
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When compiling a list of the best tanzanite engagement rings, the 9ct White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Emerald Cut Ring should always make the cut. The stunning emerald-cut tanzanite stone is surrounded by diamonds that are claw-set and then bridged along each side of the band. The pleochroic nature of the tanzanite stone displays a different colour when observing it at different angles. The standout of this masterpiece engagement ring is the emerald-cut tanzanite that offers a large surface table and deep clarity to the colour of the stone. The display becomes mesmerising with a show of blues that fluctuates between soft blues and splashing shades of violet.
$1,999.00
9ct White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Emerald Cut Ring… read more9ct White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Emerald Cut Ring
