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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Gems include blue, pink and violet sapphires, amethysts, rubies, pink garnets, tanzanites, iolites, aquamarines and diamonds.
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
Gemstones including emerald, sapphire, ruby, and tanzanite are available.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024
Slightly pricier and more design-driven than the previous launch — the Io Luce range — the lineup was expanded to include statement rings in white or rose gold enriched with diamond pavés and pops of color thanks to pink tourmalines and blue tanzanite or pink sapphires.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
These range from tanzanite and tourmalines to black and yellow diamonds.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 July 2024
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
Gemstones including emerald, sapphire, ruby, and tanzanite are available.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024
Slightly pricier and more design-driven than the previous launch — the Io Luce range — the lineup was expanded to include statement rings in white or rose gold enriched with diamond pavés and pops of color thanks to pink tourmalines and blue tanzanite or pink sapphires.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
These range from tanzanite and tourmalines to black and yellow diamonds.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 July 2024
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“Tanzanite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tanzanite. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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