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1.96 Ct. Violetish Blue Tanzanite from Tanzania
Item ID: | K29668 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.78 Width: 7.79 Height: 4.98 |
Weight: | 1.96 Ct. |
Color: help | Violetish Blue |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Round |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $400 |
This tanzanite from The Natural Gemstone Company is a transparent round faceted gem weighing 1.96 carats, measuring 7.78 by 7.79 by 4.98 millimeters. The cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, producing balanced brilliance and scintillation across the table and crown. The hue is a violetish blue with an intense color intensity and an excellent polish that enhances light return. Clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the gem has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement for tanzanite. The material originates from Tanzania, the classic source for this species, and presents the visual character collectors and lapidaries associate with high quality tanzanite.
Optically, the mixed brilliant cut maximizes both fire and overall brightness while preserving the rich violetish blue tone. The proportions and polish produce crisp facet junctions and even light distribution, suitable for use in a variety of jewelry settings, from solitaire rings to pendant or stud mounts. Given tanzanite has moderate hardness compared to corundum, a protective setting is recommended for daily wear, and standard care guidance is to avoid harsh mechanical knocks and extreme temperature changes, and to clean gently with mild soap and water rather than aggressive ultrasonic or steam methods.
Traditionally, tanzanite is associated with spiritual insight and emotional transformation, and it is commonly believed to stimulate the third eye and crown energy centers, enhancing intuition and higher awareness. Many practitioners also attribute calming and stabilizing effects to tanzanite, suggesting it can assist in stress reduction and in clarifying thought during meditation. In addition, the stone is often linked to improved communication of inner truth, supporting personal growth and compassionate self expression. These metaphysical associations are part of cultural and contemporary belief systems, and do not substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this stone with factual gemological details and with context for its traditional metaphysical associations, enabling informed selection by gem enthusiasts and designers.
