Whilst investing in Gemstones can be a risky endeavour, which does not necessarily yeild any great returns, it has to be said that never in our lifetime has there been a true gemstone investment such as the one shown by Tanzanite. Indeed, Tanzanite prices rose have risen an astonishing 50% since May 2007 and in 5 years time will have risen by 200%. 

The rich and famous in the US are flaunting their Tanzanite jewellery with Film stars such as Salma Hayek, Elle MacPherson and Teri Hatcher all wearing it. Indeed, Tanzanite is already a darling of the US market, where it sells at prices as high as $2,000 to $3,500 a carat. (Source: The Hindustan Times, 23.12.2007), and in some places around the globe (such as South Africa) Tanzanite is outselling diamonds in terms of both of volume of sales, and also revenue generated.

Much has been written as to the viability of Tanzanite as an Investment and having spent alot of time and effort we here at tanzanite-tanzanite.com have prepared this guide to help you make up your own mind. 

Firstly one should ask what makes something a viable, secure and potentially, hugely profitable investment?

Well, can you imagine what it is to own and have a supply of anything that is treasured, in increasing demand and has a rapidly dwindling supply?

What if that commodity is something that can only be found in one place, is hard to get at and incredibly easy to accidentally destroy during the extraction process?

Also, imagine that the commodity is something that people not only wish to have as an investment, but actually covet its incomparable beauty and its healing and therapeutic properties.

Would you consider a commodity, that fits all those criteria, a viable, secure and potentially, hugely profitable investment?

We here at tanzanite-tanzanite.com along with the industry leaders 'The Tanzanite Authority' believe that anybody looking for an infallible investment would have to consider anything of that caliber an essential part of any investment portfolio.

Indeed, as One South African Millionaire describes "Tanzanite, the platinum of precious stones, is not only an exquisite possession, but also a wise investment option." (Rarer than Diamonds)

Indeed, you will know if you have done any research into Tanzanite, that it is fast becoming increasingly more and more difficult to find Tanzanite in the better grades and colors. Also in the larger, heavier sizes.

Most of the material presently coming out of the ground is of much lower quality than previously available for a fair price. However, the demand for this incredible precious gemstone is growing rapidly on a daily basis. To the extent that most discerning jewellery chains are hoarding tanzanite in the surety that prices are going to rise to dramatically higher levels.

As if this weren't enough, many sources show that in 2005 in Tucson, the mine owners turned up and quite literally bought back all that was available.

We believe this is a fair indication that there is only one possible way for the price of the worlds first gemstone to be added to the American Gem Societies list of birthstones that is greatly desired for its stunning beauty and therapeutic, healing properties to go.

Indeed, Tanzanite has been hailed by Manhattan's Tiffany & Company as "the most exciting event of the century." And Since "blue is the most popular color in gemstones," according to Henry B. Platt, vice president and director of Tiffany's the potential market for the stone is huge.  Indeed, Tanzanite Gemstone are proud to deal in only the finest colors and quality of Tanzanite. And, ask all of our clients "why settle for anything less than perfection"?

"If you ask any colored gemstone connoisseur, they will tell you that Tanzanite is becoming the most desired gem in the United States and we also see this trend manifesting itself in Europe.

So why should you invest in the gem? Not only is there a capital guarantee and endless pleasure derived from it, but Smollan argues the rarity of tanzanite is one of the most important reasons for investment. Between 2003 and 2006 Tanzanite has seen a jump in price of over 40% and since January 2007 has seen a further 50% rise in price (Source: Sanjeev Sinha, TNN).

We all remember the days when one could purchase a very deeply colored Tanzanite for around $300 per carat. There were even smaller Tanzanites in the 1 to 2 carat range that had rich color. Just try finding one of these today! These Tanzanites were mined mostly in the D shaft of Merelani Hill, just outside of Arusha, Tanzania. This area has since been depleted and new shafts have been opened. The color being produced by these new shafts is not quite what Block D produced. This notwithstanding, much richly-colored tanzanite is still being produced and is available....

Also, related to color, many people are astounded by the seeming glow of fine Tanzanite under natural diffuse light. This is due to the fact that Tanzanite is pleochroic, which simply refers to the property possessed by Tanzanite of exhibiting different colors when viewed along different axes. In Tanzanite's case we see blue, violet, and red. It is no wonder why tanzanite has its appeal in the market today.

With the current supply of Tanzanite being 'controlled' by the mine owners, prices are expected to continue to increase over time. In fact, many projections indicate that some day Tanzanite could be the most expensive gemstone on earth. The opportunity exists today to purchase Tanzanite relatively inexpensively (even at $600 to $700 per carat) when compared to the prices of fine rubies, sapphires and alexandrites which sometimes sell into the $1000's per carat. " However consumers can now generally expect to pay between US$500 and US$2000/carat for good quality Tanzanite (Source: Tanzanite One).

( Source: Etanzanite.com - © Written by John McQueen)

AAA quality Tanzanite is already extremely limited and continues to become more so with every passing day. Meanwhile, Tanzanite has become the second fastest selling colored gem stone in the world - with the current demand being extremely high. Indeed, As Tanzanite supplies continue to diminish, the higher its' price goes (this has already been happening for a number of years). However when the source is mined out within the next 5 to 10 years,  the general consensus among gemologists and investors alike; is that it will be irreplaceable and as such the price will skyrocket for high quality pieces". (Source:http://www.lapigems.com/)

"Recently Tanzanite has grown in popularity to the number two spot just below the sapphire in America. This high demand coupled with the tight supply of Tanzanite (the gemstone is only found in Tanzania), means that the cost of this gem is consistently going up.

Indeed, this rare and precious gem appears different when viewed at different lights and from different angles, increasing its attractiveness and therefore it value." (Source: http://www.lapigems.com/

Recent disastrous weather conditions, government embargos and continuing political tensions have aided in further restricted the supply of Tanzanite, and of other larger fine colored stones.

However, whilst the supply of Tanzanite has been dwindling, the appetite for Tanzanite has been continually on the rise. The result; Prices keep going up....

"In fact, many projections indicate that some day in the near future Tanzanite could be the most expensive gemstone on earth" and as such  the greatest 'blue chip' investment opportunity in our lifetime. (Source: http://www.etanzanite.com/)

And we here at tanzanite-tanzanite.com are here to offer you the most efficient and most cost effective means of adding Tanzanite to your investment portfolio or personal collection.