2.35 Ct. Violet Tanzanite from Tanzania

This transparent 2.35 carat cushion violet tanzanite measures 9.14 by 7.09 by 4.44 mm, and is precision shaped into a cushion outline to balance weight retention with optimal light performance. The stone is cut in a mixed brilliant style, the crown executed with full brilliant facet geometry to maximize scintillation, while the pavilion exhibits a modified arrangement that blends step and brilliant elements to deepen body color and create lively flashes. Clarity is graded very very slightly included at eye level, indicating only minute internal features that do not interfere with overall transparency or brilliance. Color intensity is classified as intense, presenting a saturated violet that shifts subtly toward blue under certain viewing angles due to the strong pleochroic character of tanzanite. The polish is excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and mirror like facet planes that enhance both windowing control and light return. This specimen has been stabilized by heat treatment, a standard and permanent enhancement for tanzanite that refines the violet hue while preserving the integrity of the crystal, and the material is sourced from Tanzania, the exclusive geological locality for fine tanzanite, which informs its characteristic color and crystal habit.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we emphasize both gemmological accuracy and artisanal provenance, and this violet tanzanite is a fine example of those values. Historically, blue and violet zoisite varieties have been used as focal stones in ceremonial pendants and high status jewelry across East Africa and beyond, appreciated for their deep color and light responsive properties. This piece responds well to classic jewelry settings that expose the pavilion for maximum light entry, as well as to closed back mounts that intensify color in an intimate setting. The mixed brilliant faceting is a contemporary take on traditional faceting approaches, merging the old world objective of color saturation with modern ideals of scintillation and durability. For connoisseurs who value technical refinement and cultural resonance, this cushion violet tanzanite offers a robust combination of cut quality, intense color, and clean clarity, making it suitable for a distinguished center stone in a ring, pendant, or bespoke commission.