Tanzanite is a stunning blue/purple gemstone often used to make high-end jewelry. Its fragile nature means that it is not typically used in pieces intended for active use. As a result, finding Tanzanite jewelry and Tanzanite watches can be difficult.
Tanzanite is named for the place of its discovery — Tanzania. It was first discovered there more than forty years ago, in 1967. Its beauty is universally renowned. In its natural state, it appears with a pale blue, purple or even green tint. After being cut and heat-treated, the stones are sold as finished gems with deep purple and blue casts.
In 2002, Tanzanite was recognized by the American Gem Trade Association as the official birthstone for December, replacing Blue Topaz. As a result, prices for raw Tanzanite have doubled or tripled to several hundred dollars for a single carat. Many retailers, however, have been slow to recognize this new birthstone distinction, preferring to stick with the traditional Topaz stone.
As prices have risen, interest in lab-created stones has increased as well. Tanzanique is the most popular variant and can be found in many jewelry pieces.
Since Tanzanite is typically reserved for pieces that are not intended for heavy wear and tear, it is uncommon to find a mass-market Tanzanite watch. These watches typically accent the Tanzanite with other stones, or guard them by embedding them in a protective setting. There are, however, a few available and we’ve attempted to feature them here. Let us know if you find more — we’ll gladly write about any watch that features this beautiful stone.
Posted on: Mar 4
This is a nice complement to the other Tanzanite watch we’ve reviewed today. This is a much smaller watch than that one, and has a more elegant look.
Also check out this watch for an even dressier look.
This watch is another from Lucien Piccard to feature and …
Posted on: Mar 4
A playful, but elegant Tanzanite watch from Lucien Piccard. See the other watch we’ve reviewed today for a slightly more upscale look. Or this Tanzanite watch for more of a dress watch.
This watch features oversized numerals in varying sizes against a shimmering, multi-colored mother-of-pearl face that …
Posted on: Jan 2
Tanzanite watches are not easy to come by — online searches reveal few models available. It may be because of its delicate nature — Tanzanite gemstones are not as durable as some other hard stones.
Their value and distinctive look, however, are undeniable. These genuine gemstones shine a blueish-purple color, accenting the diamonds on this …
