Tanzanite is one of those severely overlooked gemstones. I mean, I absolutely adore purple gems and I have never even consider tanzanite. But upon seeing something like this gorgeous brooch, it is impossible not to think about how visually stunning this gemstone really is.Ruth Grieco is responsible for the stunning brooch. The use of tanzanite in the design is extremely meaningful.
Tanzanite was discovered in Tanzania, a state in East Africa, back in 1967. Then, a man from the Maasai tribe caught sight of a translucent blue glint in the foothills of towering Mount Kilimanjaro.
Even today, chiefs in the Maasai tribe will give their wives pieces of tanzanite when their wives given birth to a new baby. It creates a symbol of a healthy and happy life for the new child. It also acts as an heirloom.
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