Jewelry Connoisseur

December 1, 2012
Amber Michelle

Velvety violet in color, tanzanite is the new birthstone for December. This luxury gem,
with its unique story of being mined in only one area of Tanzania, is a beautiful showpiece in any setting. Tanzanite also has the added cachet of giving back to the community where it is mined through a variety of beneficiation programs with the TanzaniteOne Foundation, including drilling wells for fresh water, building roads, health centers and schools. It’s a gem that keeps on giving.

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Jewelry Connoisseur

Amber Michelle

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