The rich and famous in the US are flaunting their Tanzanite jewellery. Film stars like Salma Hayek, Elle MacPherson and Teri Hatcher are all wearing it. Indeed, Tanzanite is already a darling of the US market, where it sells at prices as high as $2,000 to $3,500 a carat. (Source: The Hindustan Times, 23.12.2007).

We here at Tanzanite Gemstone have been in the Tanzanite Trade for the past 14 years and understand why Tanzanite is not just an exciting investment opportunity, but one which can see a genuine return on your investment.

When it comes to investing whether on the stock market or in gemstones, the first question which ones must ask is what makes something a valid and secure investment, and which can see high returns?

Can you imagine a product that is in limited supply, and is in increasing demand globally?

Can you imagine that this product is only found in one geographical location, and is both difficult to extract, and easily destroyed during mining?

Can you also imagine that such a product is something which people do not only seek because of its investment potential, but because it is renowned for its beauty and its therapeutic properties?

Would you consider such a product, fitting all the above criteria as a valid, stable and profitable investment? Of Course you would!

We here at Tanzanite Gemstone believe that anybody looking for a secure and stable investment would have to consider anything of this magnitude as an essential part of any portfolio.

Indeed, as One South African Millionaire describes “Tanzanite, the platinum of precious stones, is not only an exquisite possession, but also a wise investment option.” (Rarer than Diamonds)

True AAA grade Tanzanite represents only 1% of all extracted material, and as such its availability is limited. Indeed, Jewellers, Investors, and Collectors are hoarding the stone in great quantities in the knowledge that prices will soar over the expected life expectancy of the stone (which experts argue will be mined out by 2019).

Indeed, Tanzanite has been hailed by Manhattan's Tiffany & Company as "the most exciting event of the century." And Since "blue is the most popular color in gemstones," according to Henry B. Platt, vice president and director of Tiffany's the potential market for the stone is huge. Indeed, Tanzanite Gemstone are proud to deal in only the finest colors and quality of Tanzanite. And, ask all of our clients "why settle for anything less than perfection"?

"If you ask any colored gemstone connoisseur, they will tell you that Tanzanite is becoming the most desired gem in the United States and we also see this trend manifesting itself in Europe.

So why should you invest in the gem? Not only is there a capital guarantee and endless pleasure derived from it, but Smollan argues the rarity of tanzanite is one of the most important reasons for investment. Between 2003 and 2006 Tanzanite has seen a jump in price of over 40% and since January 2007 has seen a further 50% rise in price (Source: Sanjeev Sinha, TNN).

We all remember the days when one could purchase a very deeply colored Tanzanite for around $300 per carat. There were even smaller Tanzanites in the 1 to 2 carat range that had rich color. Just try finding one of these today! These Tanzanites were mined mostly in the D shaft of Merelani Hill, just outside of Arusha, Tanzania. This area has since been depleted and new shafts have been opened. The color being produced by these new shafts is not quite what Block D produced. This notwithstanding, much richly-colored tanzanite is still being produced and is available....

Also, related to color, many people are astounded by the seeming glow of fine Tanzanite under natural diffuse light. This is due to the fact that Tanzanite is pleochroic, which simply refers to the property possessed by Tanzanite of exhibiting different colors when viewed along different axes. In Tanzanite's case we see blue, violet, and red. It is no wonder why tanzanite has its appeal in the market today.

With the current supply of Tanzanite being 'controlled' by the mine owners, prices are expected to continue to increase over time. In fact, many projections indicate that some day Tanzanite could be the most expensive gemstone on earth. The opportunity exists today to purchase Tanzanite relatively inexpensively (even at $600 to $700 per carat) when compared to the prices of fine rubies, sapphires and alexandrites which sometimes sell into the $1000's per carat. " However consumers can now generally expect to pay between US$500 and US$2000/carat for good quality Tanzanite (Source: Tanzanite One).

AAA quality Tanzanite is already extremely limited and continues to become more so with every passing day. Meanwhile, Tanzanite has become the second fastest selling colored gem stone in the world - with the current demand being extremely high. Indeed, As Tanzanite supplies continue to diminish, the higher its' price goes (this has already been happening for a number of years). However when the source is mined out within the next 5 to 10 years, the general consensus among gemologists and investors alike; is that it will be irreplaceable and as such the price will skyrocket for high quality pieces". (Source: Lapigems)

"Recently Tanzanite has grown in popularity to the number two spot just below the sapphire in America. This high demand coupled with the tight supply of Tanzanite (the gemstone is only found in Tanzania), means that the cost of this gem is consistently going up.

Indeed, this rare and precious gem appears different when viewed at different lights and from different angles, increasing its attractiveness and therefore it value." (Source: Tanzanite Invest)

Recent disastrous weather conditions, government embargos and continuing political tensions have aided in further restricted the supply of Tanzanite, and of other larger fine colored stones.

However, whilst the supply of Tanzanite has been dwindling, the appetite for Tanzanite has been continually on the rise. The result; Prices keep going up....

"In fact, many projections indicate that some day in the near future Tanzanite could be the most expensive gemstone on earth" and as such the greatest 'blue chip' investment opportunity in our lifetime. (Source: Etanzanite.com)

And we here at Tanzanite Gemstone are here to offer you the most efficient and most cost effective means of adding Tanzanite to your investment portfolio.