In the easternmost reaches of Africa lies Tanzania, home to the magnificent Serengeti and the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. It was here that one of the century’s most remarkable gemstones was discovered.

Tanzanite, a precious blue-violet gemstone so rare that it is found exclusively in a small area only a few kilometres long, quickly became one of the most sought-after coloured gemstones in the world. Due to its delicate nature, Tanzanite has to be carefully mined by hand to preserve the precious supply that the earth has given us. Known for its pleochroic properties, this gemstone radiates a mesmerising array of hues, making it one of nature’s most stunning wonders.