2.80 Ct. Tanzanite from Tanzania

There are gems that command attention the moment they enter a room, and there are gems that quietly hold that attention for a lifetime. This 2.80 carat pear shape violet tanzanite from The Natural Gemstone Company is of the latter sort, a stone whose presence grows in meaning with every glance. Measuring 12.26 x 7.65 x 4.68 mm, its elegant pear silhouette is cut in a refined mixed brilliant style that balances scintillation and depth, allowing the stone to breathe with light while maintaining a regal, teardrop profile. The vivid violet hue is both modern and timeless, a color that reaches into the classical palettes of monarchs and mystics, yet feels fresh and singular in contemporary jewellery. Evaluated as eye clean at face up inspection, with an excellent polish and a thoughtful heat treatment to reveal its true potential, this tanzanite is a study in the harmony between natural rarity and human craftsmanship.

Throughout history, certain gemstones have become symbols of power, devotion, and aesthetic perfection, from the deep blue sapphires set into royal crowns, to the rich amethysts worn by ancient priests, to the iconic diamonds that defined eras. This violet tanzanite carries echoes of those storied stones, yet it speaks in its own voice. Its violet lean evokes the regal depth of historical amethysts, prized by Roman and Byzantine elites, while its clarity and lively play recall the luminous charm of the finest sapphires that once adorned the neckpieces of European royalty. Unlike those ancient deposits that are dispersed across history, tanzanite is a modern marvel discovered in the late 20th century in the Mererani Hills of Tanzania, and this gem embodies that novel lineage, marrying antique grace with contemporary rarity.

From a gemmological perspective, the qualities of this tanzanite place it among the most desirable examples of its species. The mixed brilliant cut is an intentional choice, shaped to extract both scintillation and color saturation from a stone that exhibits pleochroism, the ability to show different colors from different angles. The cutter has balanced pavilion and crown facets to emphasize the vivid violet color intensity, while preserving weight and proportion in the pleasing pear outline. With dimensions that make it versatile for a pendant or a ring, this stone offers substantial presence without overwhelming elegance. The eye clean clarity allows the color to dominate, similar to how the finest historical stones used clarity as a canvas for color, and the excellent polish ensures that light dances across every facet as intended.

Rarity is part of tanzanite’s story, and this example underscores that narrative. Sourced from Tanzania, the only place on earth where gem quality tanzanite is commercially found, this violet gem shares the same singular provenance that makes other famous gems so evocative. Just as Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies are revered for their unique origins, Tanzanian tanzanite carries the weight of a single source, a geological fingerprint that collectors and connoisseurs prize. The heat treatment applied to this stone is a widely accepted and stable enhancement, used to reveal the vivid blue violet that gives tanzanite its signature appeal, similar to how historical gem cutters polished and finished stones to reveal optimal color. Owning a specimen like this is to possess a piece of geological history, a modern rarity that will sit comfortably in any collection alongside storied stones from past centuries.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this pear shape violet tanzanite as more than a gem, it is a legacy ready to be set and passed on. Its size, 2.80 carat, its precise proportions, and its eye clean clarity make it ideal for an heirloom ring or a classical pendant, pieces that will age with dignity and attract admiration across generations. This tanzanite brings together the romance of ancient amethysts, the regal presence of historic sapphires, and the modern rarity of a gem born in the foothills of Tanzania, creating a jewel that is equally suited to quiet, personal rituals and to the ceremonial pageantry of special occasions. If you seek a gemstone with provenance, beauty, and the capacity to become a family treasure, this violet tanzanite from The Natural Gemstone Company answers that desire with poise, promise, and an enduring glow.