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Tanzanian Sapphire Gems
Tanzanian sapphire gems have proven to be very popular as of recent times. Many of the sapphires from Tanzania entering the market are untreated gems which are getting rarer and pricier every year. Tanzania is best known for tanzanite and rare tsavorite garnet, but over recent years, Tanzania has become one of the most dominant sources for gem-quality sapphire. Some Tanzanian material often exhibits a color-change property, typically shifting from violet to blue. The main limitation with unheated Tanzanian sapphire gems is that they are usually available only in smaller sizes, but many new Tanzanian mining sources have revealed much larger stones, often weighing 1-2 carats or more.

The Songea region of Tanzania is also becoming one the most important sources for fine fancy colored sapphire, particularly due to high levels of magnesium. It is the magnesium which results in a wide range of fancy sapphire colors. Many of the Songea sapphires respond very well to beryllium heat enhancement, producing some stunning colors. In fact, Tanzanian Songea sapphire gems have become so popular recently, that dealers trade them under names such as 'sunset ruby', but technically, they are not rubies at all since the colors are obtained through heat treatment with beryllium. In order to be ruby, it should be naturally red. In addition to Songea region, the Tunduru area near bordering Mozambique, is also a very well-known source for its quality sapphire deposits. Although there are many active sapphire mining areas in Tanzania already, most mining is still on a small scale, which means there is still much to see from Tanzania in the upcoming years.

Certified Customer Reviews

Overall Rating -> 10

the site is great and the merchandise looks awesome

Posted By Jeff in January, 2020

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Overall Rating -> 10

GemSelect has a great selection of smaller cabochons. Many other retailers do not. Plus, the photo of the stone is the one you are purchasing. Shipping from Thailand is nearly as fast as from within the US. Stones are tightly and neatly packaged.

Posted By Rich75 in January, 2020

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Overall Rating -> 9

Picking a garnet to match a setting. Good selection, It would have been better if a side by side color comparison was possible.

Posted By Goose in January, 2020

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This website was very easy to use! I am looking at buying more gems soon.

Posted By Marty97 in January, 2020

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Overall Rating -> 10

Good experience

Posted By Srini in January, 2020

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Overall Rating -> 10

I was amazed at the vast selection of stones and the fair prices. This is a test purchase of 2 stones I have been searching for for some time.

Posted By Sandee in January, 2020

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Round Violet Sapphire

Oval Violet Sapphire

Cushion Orange Sapphire

Marquise Orange Sapphire

Octagon / Emerald Cut Purple Sapphire

Cushion Multicolor Sapphire

Marquise Orange Sapphire

Round Orange Sapphire

Pear Green Sapphire

Oval Blue Sapphire

Trillion Green Sapphire

Oval Pink Sapphire

Pear Multicolor Sapphire

Marquise Orange Sapphire

Octagon / Emerald Cut Multicolor Sapphire

Square Pink Sapphire

Oval White Sapphire

Oval Violet Sapphire

Cushion Purple Sapphire

Square Yellow Sapphire

Octagon / Emerald Cut Multicolor Sapphire