Rare Gemstones that are more Precious than Diamond
Diamond has been a forever friend of woman but there are many gemstones rarer than diamonds. Bored of having regular diamonds and looking for something unique for your next jewelry purchase, check out these ten stunning gemstones that are rarer and more precious than diamonds. Tanzanite One of the first rare stones in the list is a rival of fine sapphire and diamond and the stone that may be wins by a fraction of a price by both- Intense violet-blue hues of tanzanite! It was discovered in 1967 and arises only in a small area of Tanzania, this variety of zoisite has become quite prominent and it quickly rose in popularity. Gem cutters orient these gems to feature blue, violet, or green-yellow to brown, depending on the viewing angle. All tanzanite undergoes heat treatment to produce its attractive blue hues and that makes this stone so desirable. Burma Ruby All rubies are rare, but those from Myanmar that are exceptionally scarce set the standard for quality and color....