Tanzanite is a stunning violet-blue gemstone with a hint of purple. The deep blue of the Tanzanite runs from ultramarine blue to light violet-blue. The most coveted colour is a blue surrounded by a delicate hint of purple.

This exquisite gem is named after the East African state of Tanzania, the only place in the world where it has been found. Discovered in 1967, in the mine 40 kilometres from the base of Mount Kilimanjaro in Merelani, Tanzania - specialists have celebrated this 'gemstone of the 20th century'. Geologists are now estimating that the supply of Tanzanite could be depleted in just 15 years.

A person who acquires one of these exclusive gems is someone who wishes to set themselves apart, they exude confidence and individuality. The almost magical colour of a perfectly cut tanzanite is one that not only suits confident young women; it is also excellently suited to underlining the individuality of the more mature woman.