TANZANITE: A STORY OF TRUE RARITY AND BEAUTY

Hidden for 585 million years beneath the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzanite was revealed to the world in 1967 when a Maasai tribesman discovered shimmering blue-violet crystals. What he uncovered was more than a gemstone, it was a geological miracle found in only one place on Earth.

Geologists estimate Tanzanite is 1,000 times rarer than diamond, with supply predicted to be exhausted within our lifetime. Tanzanite is not just rare, it is finite. Every stone represents a fleeting moment in history, a treasure that future generations may only inherit, never purchase.

A DANCE OF COLOUR

Unlike any other gemstone, Tanzanite reveals different hues depending on how it is cut and the angle from which it is viewed: deep, oceanic blues to rich, velvety violets. No two stones are ever alike. Each carries its own personality and story, just like the person who wears it.

A pendant that glows softly in the summer sun, earrings that shift colour as you move, a statement ring that becomes the centerpiece of every conversation. Tanzanite is more than jewellery; it is art, emotion, and memory captured in stone.

A GIFT BEYOND A SEASON

Summer is a season of celebration, of love, of unforgettable moments.

Tanzanite embodies all these, making it the perfect gift for now and forever:

• For love: a symbol of rarity and devotion
• For family: a keepsake to be passed down through generations.
• For yourself: a reminder of your journey, your discovery, your time in Africa.

Owning Tanzanite is not just about beauty, it's about legacy. It's about holding something that will one day be spoken of as "the last generation gemstone."

EXPERIENCE TANZANITE IN CAPE TOWN

At Shimansky’s Cape Town Showrooms, you’re invited to step into a world unlike any other:

• Expert consultants guide you through the journey of ethically sourced Tanzanite, from mine to masterpiece.
• You'll witness the colour transformation firsthand as stones are rotated under light.
• Each piece is handcrafted in platinum or gold, designed to let Tanzanite's natural brilliance shine,

For collectors, investment-grade loose stones are available, each accompanied by certification of origin, colour, and clarity.

WHY NOW MATTERS

Economists call it "peak Tanzanite." Gemologists describe it as a once-in-a-civilization event. Within 10 to 20 years, gem-quality Tanzanite will no longer be mined. What exists today is all that will ever exist.

This summer, while you explore Cape Town's beaches, vineyards, and mountains, take the opportunity to discover something truly rare.

YOUR INVITATION

Book your appointment to visit a Shimansky Showroom.

Hold Tanzanite in your hand. Feel it's story, its rarity, its beauty. Choose a piece that speaks to you, and carry home a memory of Africa, a treasure of time, and a gift that will live on for generations. Tanzanite exists in one place, for one generation. Let this summer be the moment you discover it.