2.22 Ct. Violet Tanzanite from Tanzania

This tanzanite offered by The Natural Gemstone Company is a beautifully transparent 2.22 carat oval, presenting a striking violet hue and carefully measured proportions. The stone measures 9.00 by 7.07 by 4.97 millimeters, and the relationship between the depth and the average diameter produces a depth of approximately 62 percent, a proportion that contributes to both strong light return and an appealing face up appearance. Cut as a mixed brilliant, the crown is faceted to maximize scintillation while the pavilion combines facets to enhance color saturation and overall brilliance. The polish is excellent, resulting in crisp facet junctions and minimal surface disturbance, so the stone displays lively flashes of violet and blue as it moves under light. The color intensity is classified as intense, offering that rare, saturated violet tone that collectors and connoisseurs prize, while the gem is transparent without cloudiness, providing an unimpeded view into its internal structure.

In terms of clarity and treatment, this tanzanite is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which communicates an essentially eye clean appearance with inclusions that are minute and only appreciable under magnification. This level of clarity contributes directly to the gem’s brightness and makes it an excellent choice for a prominent setting. The piece has been heat treated, a standard and widely accepted enhancement for tanzanite that stabilizes and intensifies the desirable violet blue color. Heat treatment for tanzanite is stable under normal wearing conditions, and it is fully disclosed to preserve transparency for the buyer. Origin is Tanzania, the sole source region for gem quality tanzanite, and this provenance is meaningful because Tanzanian material, and specifically that from the Merelani mining area, is recognized for producing the most vivid and collectible violet blue specimens in the market.

For an educated buyer assessing value and potential use, several technical and practical points distinguish this stone as a centerpiece quality gem. The mixed brilliant cut balances brilliance and color saturation, making the oval shape versatile for both classic solitaire rings and more elaborate halo or custom designs. Oval proportions and the eye clean clarity allow the gem to present large and open face up color, enhancing perceived size without compromising brilliance. Tanzanite has a Mohs hardness typically in the range of six and a half to seven, so setting choices that offer protection for the girdle and the pavilion are advisable for daily wear, and designs with secure prong or bezel settings will help preserve the gem while maximizing light performance. The intense violet color combined with the excellent polish, pleasing proportions, and transparent body make this 2.22 carat oval tanzanite a rare opportunity for collectors and designers seeking a vivid statement stone. The Natural Gemstone Company provides full disclosure on origin and enhancement, and we are available to provide additional photographs, magnified inclusion images, or independent certification on request, to ensure you have the documentation and confidence needed to add this exceptional tanzanite to your collection or to set it into a bespoke piece.