tanzanite
noun
tan·za·nite
ˈtan-zə-ˌnīt 
: a mineral that is a deep blue variety of zoisite and is used as a gemstone
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The two new high jewelry suites pay tribute to one-of-a-kind gemstones, one anchored by tanzanite and another by turquoise.
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Among the standouts is a choker-like necklace reminiscent of a fountain hidden in a maze, with clean diamond lines interrupted by a 24.75 carat tanzanite and a 5.94 carat Paraiba tourmaline.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Her bold, colorful creations also use Australian opals, and exquisite gemstones including diamonds, sapphires and tanzanites.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The emerald drop earrings and 5-carat rainbow strand tennis necklace, featuring sapphire, peridot and tanzanite, offer a fun pop of color to any jewelry box.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Among the standouts is a choker-like necklace reminiscent of a fountain hidden in a maze, with clean diamond lines interrupted by a 24.75 carat tanzanite and a 5.94 carat Paraiba tourmaline.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Her bold, colorful creations also use Australian opals, and exquisite gemstones including diamonds, sapphires and tanzanites.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The emerald drop earrings and 5-carat rainbow strand tennis necklace, featuring sapphire, peridot and tanzanite, offer a fun pop of color to any jewelry box.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Tanzanite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tanzanite. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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