Tanzanite Mini Gemstone Chips - 16" strand

Tanzanite hand-cut gemstone chips - per 16" strand.

Spectacular tanzanite, ranging in colour from ultramarine blue to light violet-blue, is actually a blue variety of the gemstone zoisite. It was given the name tanzanite by the New York Jewelry company, Tiffany & Co., in honor of the only location where the stone has been found: Tanzania.

Because of the rarity of this gem, its association has become one of elegance and indulgence. Pair beautiful tanzanite with sterling silver chain, pearls and gently contrasting pink stones such as rose quartz, tourmaline, and rhodonite for an uncommonly tasteful look. Sterling silver tassel earrings with tanzanite beads and cultured freshwater pearls hanging from the end of each strand would present just the right amount of sparkle and glamour.

For a more approachable and fun look, create a multi-strand necklace from strings of white seed beads with pieces of tanzanite chips and pale rose quartz beads intermittent throughout the strands.