{"id":13580,"date":"2023-03-22T19:38:13","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T19:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/?p=13580"},"modified":"2026-06-17T14:29:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T14:29:08","slug":"december-birthstone-tanzanite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/december-birthstone-tanzanite\/","title":{"rendered":"December Birthstone: Tanzanite Color, Meaning &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;279.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-56px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;38px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>Tanzanite: December Birthstone Facts<\/h2>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tanzanite Color:<\/strong><span> Ranges in color from deep blue to violet<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tanzanite Mohs Hardness Scale Rating:<\/strong><span> 6-7<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tanzanite Symbolism &amp; Meaning:<\/strong><span> Wisdom, truth and dignity\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tanzanite Zodiac Signs:<\/strong><span> Sagittarius and Capricorn<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Recognitions: <\/strong>Traditional gift for the 24th wedding anniversary<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tanzanite-768&#215;768-1.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;tanzanite gemstone&#8221; title_text=&#8221;tanzanite-768&#215;768&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;75%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-27px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>What Is Tanzanite?<o:p><\/o:p><\/h2>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p>Tanzanite is a rare variety of the common mineral zoisite colored by atoms of strontium. It features a unique, strong characteristic, called pleochroism, which allows tanzanite to show two different colors at the same time. It is found in the ground only in the Merelani Hills near Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. It naturally occurs in yellow, golden brown, green, blue and purple. This gem was discovered in 1967 and has increased in popularity in part due to its color-changing properties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>Tanzanite Color, Characteristics &amp; Value<\/h2>\n<p>Ranging in color from blue to violet, tanzanite is a pleochroic crystal, meaning it changes depending on the light and the direction from which it is viewed. In its original form, dark blue, brown-yellow and red-purple can be seen in the same stone. After cutting, tanzanite is routinely heated to achieve its rich violet-blue color. This treatment is fully accepted in the trade, is permanent and no fading will occur. No special care is needed to keep tanzanite this rich color. In natural light, the purple and violet colors are more apparent. In fluorescent lights, the blues are more evident. Tanzanite is often free of inclusions.<\/p>\n<p>Gem quality tanzanite is rare and the raw pieces are often small. It must be handled and cut with care as it is a brittle crystal.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>Tanzanite Care &amp; Cleaning<\/h2>\n<p><span>Tanzanite will easily clean with a gentle solution made specifically for jewelry or warm soapy water. Have your jewelry professionally cleaned and checked three to four times a year. When not worn, tanzanite jewelry should be stored in a jewelry box lined with soft fabric. Never clean your tanzanite with an ultrasonic cleaner.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tanzanite-necklace.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;tanzanite necklace&#8221; title_text=&#8221;tanzanite-necklace&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How to Tell If Tanzanite Is Real&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW52321871 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52321871 BCX0\">Real tanzanite typically shows a rich<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52321871 BCX0\">blue<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NoBreakHyphenBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW52321871 BCX0\">\u2011<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW52321871 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52321871 BCX0\">violet<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52321871 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>color that can shift slightly depending on the angle (a trait called pleochroism). If it looks overly uniform or glass-like, it may be an imitation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52321871 BCX0\">. W<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52321871 BCX0\">hen in doubt,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52321871 BCX0\">one of our professional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52321871 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52321871 BCX0\">jeweler<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52321871 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52321871 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>can verify it.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW52321871 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can Tanzanite Be Lab-Grown?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW173727879 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173727879 BCX0\">True tanzanite is not commonly lab-grown for commercial use. Most stones on the market are naturally mined, though some may be imitations or simulants.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW173727879 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How Is Tanzanite Graded and What Does Its Grading Mean? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW202091370 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202091370 BCX0\">Tanzanite is graded<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202091370 BCX0\">mainly on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202091370 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>color, clarity,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202091370 BCX0\">cut<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202091370 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and carat weight, with color being the most<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202091370 BCX0\">important factor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202091370 BCX0\">. Deeper, more saturated blue-violet tones are considered higher grade and more valuable.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW202091370 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Which Colors of Tanzanite Are Most Valuable? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW917469 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW917469 BCX0\">The most valuable tanzanite shows a deep, vivid blue with hints of violet.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW917469 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is Tanzanite Rare? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW168033533 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168033533 BCX0\">Yes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168033533 BCX0\">,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168033533 BCX0\">tanzanite is considered rare because<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168033533 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168033533 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>found in only one place in the world: Tanzania. This limited source makes it more unique than many other gemstones.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW168033533 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How Much Is Tanzanite Worth? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139061259 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139061259 BCX0\">Tanzanite can range from about $200 to $1,500+ per carat, depending on color,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139061259 BCX0\">clarity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139061259 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and size. Deep, vivid blue stones are typically more valuable.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW139061259 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is Tanzanite Expensive? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW148917444 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148917444 BCX0\">Tanzanite is more expensive than many common gemstones but often less expensive than diamonds or sapphires. Its price increases with stronger<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148917444 BCX0\">color<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148917444 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and higher quality.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW148917444 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is Tanzanite More Expensive Than Diamond? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150901157 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150901157 BCX0\">Usually,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150901157 BCX0\">no<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150901157 BCX0\">. M<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150901157 BCX0\">ost tanzanite is less expensive than diamonds. However, exceptional large or deeply colored tanzanite can reach higher price points in rare cases.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW150901157 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What Are the Main Differences Between Tanzanite and Sapphire?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW164237656 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164237656 BCX0\">Compared to sapphire, tanzanite is typically softer, more affordable and has a more color-shifting appearance, while sapphire is harder and usually<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW164237656 BCX0\">stays<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164237656 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>a consistent blue.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW164237656 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Which Gemstone Is More Valuable: Tanzanite or Amethyst?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW181173718 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181173718 BCX0\">Tanzanite is<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181173718 BCX0\">generally more<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181173718 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>valuable than amethyst due to its rarity and limited geographic source.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW181173718 BCX0\">Amethyst is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181173718 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>more widely available and typically more affordable.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW181173718 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What Should I Consider When Choosing Between Tanzanite and Emerald?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW167600406 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167600406 BCX0\">Consider durability and look. 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