Tanzanite 101: Expert Advice on Buying Rare Gem

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  • Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
  • Due to its similarity in appearance to sapphires, Tanzanite is getting plenty of attention from jewellers as a "rising star" among colored gems. Benjamin Hackman, president of the International Colored Gemstone Association, offers some tips for buyers interested in this natural stone about its value, features and availability. Mr Hackman, who spoke at the inaugural Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show in March 2014, also said Hong Kong is the source of half of global demand for Tanzanite.
    Speaker: Benjamin Hackman, President, International Colored Gemstone Association
    Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show: www.hktdc.com/fair/hkdgp-en/
    Hong Kong International Jewellery Show:
    www.hktdc.com/fair/hkjewellery...
    International Colored Gemstone Association:
    www.gemstone.org/
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Комментарии • 33

  • @tyragonzales5810
    @tyragonzales5810 6 лет назад +13

    Several years ago I purchased some tanzanite that came from the D-Block. I haven't been able to find any tanzanite that rich in color and clarity since that block has been closed for a while now. I love this video and I'm glad I purchased mine when I did.

  • @usfanlovesjiwoo1978
    @usfanlovesjiwoo1978 6 лет назад +42

    I'm sorry, but IMO there is no comparison between blue sapphire and tanzanite. Tanzanite is so much more beautiful because of the blueish violet color, every time you look at the stone in different lighting you see either blueish purple, or just blue or just violet. You don't get that in a sapphire. Also as far as price, in the US Northeast, a good quality Tanzanite is going for more money then a sapphire. The mines are depleting and the cost of Tanzanite will sky rocket in the next few years. I love this gem stone.

  • @donmacquarrie9161
    @donmacquarrie9161 7 лет назад +8

    Most excellent quality stones sir! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion!

  • @jonpaul9596
    @jonpaul9596 8 лет назад +15

    are tanzanites heat treated? i read somewhere that raw, natural tanzanites are dark orange to brown in color

  • @TimbersonFabian
    @TimbersonFabian 10 лет назад +8

    Appreciate!

  • @HAROUBHAMAD2748707172
    @HAROUBHAMAD2748707172 5 лет назад +2

    thanks for this

  • @teklambinga4098
    @teklambinga4098 7 лет назад +15

    only found in TANZANIA! Waooooo

  • @crystalraf
    @crystalraf 6 лет назад +36

    Tanzanite is more beautiful than sapphires.

  • @justmeonthebeach
    @justmeonthebeach 6 лет назад +1

    Interesting

  • @annienay6409
    @annienay6409 7 лет назад +3

    What different between Tanzanite, Zircon, and Topaz?

  • @sumondhali485
    @sumondhali485 8 лет назад +1

    Guys tell me pls how can I buy this stone. I'm from KSA.

  • @aleamari3964
    @aleamari3964 8 лет назад +3

    Let's not forget about the very beautiful green, and bicolor tanzanites....so amazing! We well a lot more of the multi colored tanzanites than the highly desired deep purple to blue hue, I suppose because it is different?

  • @treasurehunters5245
    @treasurehunters5245 9 лет назад +7

    Star rutilated quartz is rare and beautiful. I can't find top quality star rutilaed quartz on youtube. But I can find many Tanzanites on youtube.

  • @istaxationtheft7460
    @istaxationtheft7460 9 лет назад +5

    I got a big ol' bag of these bad boys!

  • @foxeythepiratefox9207
    @foxeythepiratefox9207 9 лет назад +7

    I don't care what he says, it's my birth stone I'm gonna but it one day

  • @huskyfluffy
    @huskyfluffy 7 лет назад +3

    I want to change my wedding ring, and lose the diamond. I adore Tanzanite , but I have to bet it isn't good for me, because it's too soft for someone who never takes it off, and is extremely hard on her hands??? Thinking of Montana sapphire?? Love Cambodian zircon, but am afraid it's too soft, as well, and will look like a topaz to the untrained eye.

  • @giorgiaptsiauri8815
    @giorgiaptsiauri8815 6 лет назад +1

    treasure of seraffya )))))

  • @03333032
    @03333032 9 лет назад +6

    If it is so rare why do i only see huge stones?

  • @juanitabutubeyioulinkhifo2029
    @juanitabutubeyioulinkhifo2029 6 лет назад +3

    sapphire is a name of a class in my school

  • @9durga787
    @9durga787 8 лет назад +8

    here in INDIA Tanzanite is also found in mines!

    • @clairescheepers
      @clairescheepers 8 лет назад +7

      +RATH-SARTHY NEIL No dear .. it most definitely is not .... Zoisite is found .... -- the blue variety - coloured by Vanadium (Tanzanite) is not found in India - or anywhere else on earth

    • @user-nm3yp6ch4g
      @user-nm3yp6ch4g 8 лет назад +10

      Are you joking or ignorant. All of Tanzanite in India is smuggled by Indians from Tanzania

    • @arno4187
      @arno4187 8 лет назад +6

      Sorry but, You should learn more before talking, Tanzanite is only found in Merelani Tanzania,
      Otherwise this would immediately be an enormous NEWS !!!! trust me I am a true gemologist.

    • @9durga787
      @9durga787 7 лет назад +10

      i take my words back it was a wrong information which i had sorry

  • @Tanzanight-yo9lw
    @Tanzanight-yo9lw 7 лет назад +2

    Aaaaaaa I'm fed up of these my name is based on something else but These is a thing lol

  • @rubyfair
    @rubyfair 10 лет назад +1

    See more here www.rubyfair.com/blog/

  • @neilwilliams8608
    @neilwilliams8608 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you very much, HKTDC. This is a very informative video. You might also add that, Tanzanite can also be found in India as well, not just Tanzania.
    A jewelry advertiser on TV offers 1 ctw Tanzanite pearl oval for $15 each.
    How do I know if I'm paying to much?
    Thanks again.

  • @arno4187
    @arno4187 8 лет назад +1

    Tanzanite is not that rare ....just walk in Bangkok or Hong-kong show you will see mountains of good quality stones.

  • @TheCherylwalker
    @TheCherylwalker 9 лет назад +4

    Um not rare at all,,, is greenish in color,, then laser treated to change the color,,, also one should know that it is avery weak stone,, can be scratched with finger nail.

    • @T.Q.
      @T.Q. 9 лет назад +34

      What nonsense. They are rare because unlike other gemstones which can be found in different countries in the world, like diamonds for example, Tanzanite can only be found in one single part of the whole world and nowhere else. Also, what kind of Tanzanites have you been looking at?! There are no green Tanzanite stones which "are heat treated to change colour". Why would you post such lies??