tanzanite
noun
tan·za·nite
ˈtan-zə-ˌnīt 
: a mineral that is a deep blue variety of zoisite and is used as a gemstone
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These range from tanzanite and tourmalines to black and yellow diamonds.
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 July 2024
Entrapped in their snare are twisted strands of 718 round brilliant diamonds totaling over 18 carats that wrap around five sizable oval tanzanite stones adding up to 59 carats.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2024
The i7's shape can be a bit challenging in some paint hues, but this matte frozen tanzanite blue suits it rather well.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 25 Sep. 2023
The modern classics include amethyst, citrine, and tanzanite.
—Lizzie Tisch, Town & Country, 25 Apr. 2023
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 July 2024
Entrapped in their snare are twisted strands of 718 round brilliant diamonds totaling over 18 carats that wrap around five sizable oval tanzanite stones adding up to 59 carats.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2024
The i7's shape can be a bit challenging in some paint hues, but this matte frozen tanzanite blue suits it rather well.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 25 Sep. 2023
The modern classics include amethyst, citrine, and tanzanite.
—Lizzie Tisch, Town & Country, 25 Apr. 2023
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“Tanzanite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tanzanite. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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