What is the meaning of the color tanzanite crystal?
The tanzanite stone is sought after not only for its rich purple-blue color, but for its meaning. The tanzanite stone was first discovered in 1967 by a Massai tribesman near Mt. Kilimanjaro. Since its discovery, the tanzanite stone has become an official birthstone and served as a symbol for African culture.BirthstoneIn 2002, the American Gem Trade Association made tanzanite an additional birthstone of December. It was the first such change to the list since 1912, according to the Tanzanite Foundation.RarityAccording to the Tanzanite Foundation, tanzanites are said to be 1,000 times rarer than diamonds. The only known source of tanzanite is in northern Tanzania, East Africa.African LegendAfter tanzanite was discovered in 1967, the Massai tribe set a new tradition of having their chiefs give tanzanite to their wives upon the birth of their children. This bestowed a life of health and prosperity upon the child.ColorThe standard tanzanite color is a blue-purple hue, which is achieved only
