1.95 cts Tanzanite

Heat treatment is the standard and universally accepted practice for Tanzanite. In its rough, natural state, Tanzanite often presents with a brownish or muted tone. Controlled heating at precise temperatures removes this colour mask, releasing the stone’s true blue-violet character. The treatment is permanent, stable, and in no way diminishes the gemstone’s authenticity or value — it is simply how nature’s finest Tanzanites are revealed.

Tanzanite is a strongly pleochroic gem, meaning it displays different colours when viewed along different optical axes. This particular stone carries a primary blue tone with a beautiful purplish secondary hue — a combination that shifts subtly depending on the light source and viewing angle. Under daylight or cool LED lighting, the blue deepens; under incandescent warmth, the violet softens into prominence. This living quality of colour is one of Tanzanite’s most treasured characteristics.

Tanzanite registers at 6 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, which means it is best suited to jewellery pieces that offer some protection to the stone — think bezel-set rings, pendants, earrings, or bracelets where the gem is less exposed to daily impact. For an engagement ring intended for regular wear, a protective setting style is strongly recommended. With appropriate care, a Tanzanite of this size and clarity makes for a deeply personal and visually striking centrepiece.

White gold and platinum are the most refined pairings for a blue-purplish Tanzanite, as their cool, neutral tones allow the gem’s natural colour to remain the undisputed focal point. Rose gold offers a more contemporary and romantic contrast, gently drawing out the violet undertones. Yellow gold, while warmer, can lend an antique or regal quality to the finished piece. The mixed cut of this 1.95-carat stone — with its combination of brilliant and step-cut facets — will perform beautifully in any of these settings, reflecting light with both depth and sparkle.