12.11 Ct. Cabochon Tanzanite from Tanzania

From the red earth of Tanzania to the workbench of a master cutter, this violet tanzanite tells a story of place and craft, of chance and careful hands. Mined in the foothills that give tanzanite its singular identity, the rough crystal was discovered in the context of a landscape that has produced the world’s most celebrated examples of this gem. At The Natural Gemstone Company we trace its origin to Tanzania with pride, because that origin is part of the gem’s voice. The stone was selected for its translucence and remarkable potential, and entrusted to a cutter who revealed its inner glow through a thoughtful cabochon shape. The round form, at 12.11 carats and measuring 11.58 x 11.40 x 9.49 mm, retains a sense of the raw mineral while transforming it into a polished jewel. The clarity grade is included, evaluated at eye level, which speaks to the gem’s natural character and history, and it has been enhanced by heat treating to stabilize and intensify the color, leaving a surface with an excellent polish that catches and carries light in the most flattering way.

In a jewelry setting this violet tanzanite will immediately command attention, its intense color intensity radiating from the cabochon dome in deep violet notes with lively flashes of blue. The cabochon cut amplifies the stone’s saturated hue and silky luster, making it ideal for centerpieces in rings that speak with presence, pendants that hover close to the skin, or bold, sculptural earrings that move with light. Designers and clients alike will find it versatile, pairing beautifully with warm yellow gold to heighten the violet warmth, with cool white gold or platinum to emphasize the blue undertones, or with delicate diamonds to provide a sparkling frame that lets the tanzanite remain the star. Throughout its journey from mine to finished gem we at The Natural Gemstone Company have preserved its narrative, honoring its Tanzanian roots, its natural inclusions, and the human care poured into its cutting and polishing. This tanzanite is not simply a colored stone, it is a conversation piece, a wearable fragment of place, ready to stand out and complete a creation that will be cherished for years to come.