Top Tanzanite

  The Mozambique Orogenic Belt, one of the world's most heavily mineralized regions, is home to the only commercial tanzanite mines in existence, which are located near Mount Kilimanjaro. Initially, it was simple to gather tanzanite on the surface, but scavenger mining soon gave way to pits, which are now replaced by tunnels that, in some cases, have reached hundreds of meters below ground.  A small, but defined area In 1990, the Tanzanian government separated the tanzanite mining region, which was just two kilometers broad and four kilometers long, into four portions-blocks A, B, C, and D that have been assigned to various mining companies. While locals have been given access to mines in blocks B and D, the other two blocks are reserved only for major operators and international investment.  A sophisticated system Tanzanite is extracted from pegmatitic veins known as boudins that have fractured into smaller fragments due to extreme pressure. The boudins include tiny pockets of gem

Top Tanzanite has an impressive ring collection embedded with some of the most beautifully cut pieces of rare gemstone. Tanzanite was only recently discovered in Tanzania by Manuel D’Souza, a tailor and part-time gold prospector, in 1967. The characteristic violet-blue hues of the gem are what makes it so popular.  At  Top Tanzanite , we have earned our reputation as a trusted ‘mine-to-market’ manufacturer. Our forty-two years of experience in the industry, creating and designing some of the most sophisticated pieces of jewelry is well known. The blog throws insight into an assortment of our  tanzanite rings  that are made to entice, those you’d most certainly want to have in your jewelry box.     Circling back to Timelessness The Isla Round Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Ring, comprising 12 diamonds weighing 0.50 cttw, is an absolute classic. This timeless design has been trending since the bygone era. The ring is crafted in white gold, fittingly iconizing the AAAA quality tanzanite gem.