In June 2020, when Saniniu Kuryan Laizer discovered two gigantic tanzanite stones weighing 9.27kg and 5.1kg, the spotlight of the world media focused on him instantly, making him a celebrity overnight. He sold off those two unusual finds to the Tanzanian government for 7.7 billion Tanzanian shillings i.e. nearly $3.3 million!!
It’s not every day that we see a small prospector becoming a celebrity. It’s also quite uncommon to see celebrities favoring color gemstones in place of diamonds. Yet this rare gemstone has become the darling of celebrities and why not? Its mesmerizing purple-blue color is hard to resist if you are a jewelry aficionado and it’s said to be way more rare than diamonds.
Let’s see some of the celebrities who look absolutely at home setting a new trend with their new age tanzanite jewelry.
Kate Winslet in ‘The Titanic’
It’s hard to imagine anyone unaware of the epic love story portrayed in the 1997 hit The Titanic. Though it was a creation of unparalleled imagination, cinematography, acting and a lot more, it captured the hearts of millions of people around the world.
Another thing that captivated the attention of the audience was the unmistakably large pendant necklace called ‘The Heart of the Ocean‘ adorned by Rose, the character played by Kate Winslet.
In the film, The Heart of the Ocean was portrayed as a large rare blue diamond when in reality such deep saturation of blue color in a diamond is non-existent till now. There are different theories as to what it is made of. As per some accounts it is tanzanite whereas some say it is zirconia. Nevertheless, had it been a real blue diamond it would value close to $300 million, maybe more.
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Anne Hathaway at the Oscars
Academy Awards ceremonies are the most prestigious events where all the celebrities present their best looks. On one such occasion the Oscar winning and Le Misrables fame actress Anne Hathaway chose a blue theme for her attire and a pair of dazzling blue tanzanite earrings in a dangling pear shape to complement her looks.
Beyonce
Singing sensation Beyonce rocked a 10ct cushion cut tanzanite ring on many occasions. Rumour has it that her husband, Jay Z, picked out the tanzanite ring because it’s his favorite color and there is a tradition of gifting a blue to the new mothers. The couple named their child, Blue Ivy which is also said to be inspired by the blues-ness of tanzanite. Whatever the reality, the tanzanite ring from Jay-Z to Beyonce is an amazing ring.
Kate Middleton
Royalties have always been in the forefront of fashion trends and Kate Middleton surely knows to lead the way. In 2018, during an event organized by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London, she appeared wearing a tanzanite & diamond pendant and set of matching earrings. Many said that her style was comparable to that of Princess Diana. What do you think?
Whether a celebrity or not, you will surely stand out as one with the amazing tanzanite in your ring, earrings, pendant or anything else. At GemsNY, you will find an enviable variety of natural and certified tanzanite from which you can pick according to your style and budget. You can even design your own jewelry by using our easy interface and then see the image rendition before committing to it. Follow us on social media to know exciting offers and participate in monthly giveaways.
