If you are planning on marriage, you have a lot of things to do and arrangements to make. However, the first thing on the list may be shopping for a ring and many women today prefer unique engagement rings. It separates them from the other women and makes them feel special. If you are looking for something that is truly distinctive, consider a stone like tanzanite. This mineral is rather new to the market and can give you something that no one else has. What is tanzanite and why is it special? Let’s take a closer look and see.
Zoisite
Tanzanite is in the zoisite family of minerals. Zoisite contains aluminum and calcium and is often found in large crystals with pegmatite and metamorphic rock formations. It can be almost colorless or, pink, green, yellow, brown, gray, or blue. Blue zoisite (tanzanite) is one of the most prized selections from the group.
Zoisite wasn’t discovered until the turn of the 19th Century, and tanzanite was first uncovered in Tanzania in 1967. Although it has a short history, the demand for tanzanite is increasing, and it is a popular choice for unique engagement rings. It is somewhat rare because it is only found in Tanzania and the deep blue colors are the most sought after.
Sapphires or Tanzanite
If you would love to own a beautiful sapphire ring, you will pay a hefty price for a quality stone and setting. However, the price of tanzanite is much less than sapphires, and they are very similar. In fact, the man that discovered tanzanite was in search of sapphires at the time.
Tanzanite’s Power
Some people believe that tanzanite has mystical qualities and can change negative energy into positive energy. Even if is this is just conjecture; you’ll enjoy tanzanite unique engagement rings for a lifetime. When combined with diamonds, they are even more attractive.
