Natural Tanzanite Pendants 22 items

Natural Tanzanite Pendants – Tanzanite is a beautiful alluring stone that ranges in ultramarine blue to sapphire blue. The more saturated and deeper the color, the more expensive it is. Tanzanite is the most prominent stone of the zoisite variety. 

An interesting fact is that Tanzanite is more rare than diamonds. It is mined in one place of the world and that is Tanzania, East Africa. Its popularity has risen steeply due to its scarcity. Ali Juuyawatu who is a Maasai tribesman that found Tanzanite in the Merelani hills near Mount Kilimanjaro in 1967. 

Naturally occurring as a brown colored stone with traces of yellow, red and purple. To transform this stone into the stunning gem so loved worldwide it is heat treated for approximated 30 minutes at 600 degrees Celsius.  

It is 6.5 on the Moh’s (hardness) scale. It is durable and hard enough to be fitted into all types of jewelry. Although it should be placed into a protective setting to prevent any damage due to vigorous activities, with the exception of pendants and earrings.

Metaphysically it is said to help with general vitality, stress relief, promote compassion and love. Spiritually it can enhance ones awareness, connect strongly to spirit guides, have profound meditative realisations and resolve generational karma. It releases energy blockages from the third eye and throat chakra whilst balancing peacefulness and tranquillity in the wearer’s life. 

Physically it is said to help with immunity, blood detoxification, connective tissues, and healing from surgery or trauma. 

The astrological signs for Tanzanite are Aries and Pisces. It is the birthstone for those born in the month of December. Tanzanite is also for the throat chakra, third eye chakra and the crown chakra. 

Tanzanite gemstone jewelry is a popular choice for special events, as it looks high fashion. Celebrities such as Beyonce, Cate Blanchett and Penelope Cruz have been seen wearing Tanzanite jewelry.

Did you know that the largest Tanzanite ever found is a large crystal weighing 16,839 carats? It is called ‘The Mawenzi’ which is Mt Kilimanjaro’s 2^nd highest summit.