The Tanzanite Experience

The Tanzanite Experience showcases the history of tanzanite through a series of visual and interactive exhibitions whilst affording visitors the unique opportunity to purchase tanzanite directly from the world's only known source. Discover tanzanite, its history, mystery and rarity as you visit The Legend Room. Indulge in tanzanite's rich and colourful stories from the mining, to the processing and sorting of tanzanite, as well as the cutting and polishing, all the way down to the finished, sparkling gemstone in your hand. You are invited to The Inspiration Room, to sit back and relax while finding out all there is to know about the fascinating, unique and intriguing universe of tanzanite.

See first hand how each tanzanite facet is cut to perfection in the in-house Lapidary to ensure maximum brilliance and beauty. Understand fully how tanzanite is graded at The Tanzanite Laboratory adjacent to the store, which is endorsed by the non-profit industry organisation the Tanzanite Foundation. In The Blues Room you will be afforded the opportunity to purchase well cut, certified tanzanite. Arusha is the hub of tanzanite's trading centre in Tanzania making this the ideal destination to invest in this exquisite gem. From deep in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania comes tanzanite, a gemstone with only a single known source. Tanzanite is one of the most intriguing and desirable precious gemstones of modern times.

1000 times rarer than diamonds, tanzanite has enchanted discerning jewellery buyers seeking rarity and distinction. Exceptionally brilliant, tanzanite is unique among gemstones for its multi-dimensional colour, radiating a dazzling kaleidoscope of royal blue, violet, indigo, lilac and periwinkle. Tanzanite's exquisite colour, poised intriguing between blue and violet, is unlike that of any other gemstone. It is this unique colour, vibrant, individual and youthful, that gives tanzanite a strong, immediately recognisable identity and contributes to its special positioning in both the gemstone and the fine jewellery markets.

Here's how to go about purchasing your tanzanite:

1. Locate a reputable jeweller.

2. Using the 4 C's, choose a tanzanite that appeals to you.

3. The Tanzanite Foundation encourages the use of the Tanzanite Quality Scale? and the issuing of certificates with your tanzanite purchase.

This Tanzanite Buyer's Guide is the authoritative source of information on buying tanzanite. Tanzanite is one of the rarest gemstones in the world, found only at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, East Africa.

After reading this guide, you will be able to choose the tanzanite that is best for you, based on the 4 C's criteria. The Tanzanite Foundation, an industry supported organisation dedicated to protecting tanzanite's integrity, upholds these guidelines. Tanzanite is a rare and precious investment. We advise that you read this guide before making your tanzanite purchase.

TanzaniteOne is the largest and most scientifically advanced miner and supplier of rough tanzanite. TanzaniteOne is unique due to its involvement in the entire mine to market pipeline, seeking to maximise value for shareholders at every stage. TanzaniteOne is listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.

The Tanzanite Foundation is a non-profit, industry supported organisation dedicated to safeguarding and promoting tanzanite. The foundation invests in meaningful and sustainable upliftment projects developed in harmony with LOCAL communities associated with tanzanite mining within the Simanjiro District in Tanzania.

WHERE: 3rd Floor, Blue Plaza Building, India Street, Arusha, Tanzania

TELEPHONE NUMBER: +255 27 250 5101