Taking Care of Your Tanzanite Gemstone

Taking Care of Your Tanzanite Gemstone 

 The mineral Zoisite is the source of Tanzanite, which is a crystal containing silicon, calcium, and aluminum. This beautiful gemstone used to be called Blue Zoisite. However, Tiffany & Company changed its name to Tanzanite in October 1968.

Its stunning shades of purples and blues will charm any gem lover. Tanzanite is a soft gemstone and has a Moh's hardness rating of 6.5. It must be treated differently to other gemstones. You should think carefully about how to set Tanzanite so it doesn't get damaged.

Many top jewelers set Tanzanite gems in rings. However, this is not advisable as rings are more susceptible to contact with hard surfaces. While a special occasion ring might be worth the risk for some, a ring that you intend to wear every day would be unwise.

Pendants and earrings are the best choices of jewelry for Tanzanite gemstones. These settings are safe from any hard objects, which could scratch, crack or break your stone. These settings also allow enough light to pass through the stone, highlighting its unique color characteristics.

Choose the best setting for your stone. You might look at basket settings, bezel settings, and prong settings that have a lot of prongs when setting an oval or round stone. Protect the pear's tip with a guard when setting up pear-shaped settings. Unprotected stones can be easily broken or shattered if dropped. Tanzanite requires extra care in cleaning.

Stone is sensitive to temperature changes. It should be soaked in warm soapy water, and then scrubbed with a soft toothbrush. Use lukewarm water to rinse the stone and then dry it with a soft towel. To avoid scratching, keep the stone separate from any other stones. Ultrasonic jewelry cleaners can damage Tanzanite and cause it to shatter. Tanzanite can also be damaged by other temperature changes. You should take care when you move from a hot tub into a swimming pool. The drastic temperature change could cause damage to your stone.

The Tanzanite requires extra thought and care, but it is well worth the effort for the beautiful stone's benefits.

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