Differences Between Tanzanite and Sapphire Gemstones

Lapidary & Jeweler, Steve Moriarty, discusses the main differences of Tanzanite & Sapphire gemstones. This includes their price, cleaning techniques, color, hardness, and more! Watch and learn about the characteristics of each of these (sometimes) similar looking gems to help you decide which gem is best for you!

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[orpheusness]

Pro jeweler for 25 years. That sapphire is amazing!

[acidrainopal]

That saphire is valued at 35k and still on shelf looking at the Tanzinite wondering if it's still relevant. Times change and saphire is found everywhere "not rair" and Tanzinite well we all know the story. Coloured stones, well rarity is in mind and people are getting smarter. Diamonds are failing because internet has educated people and the industry scam is over. True value and rarity with beauty that connects with them "that's what" they want. A lot of oloured stone's are a lot rairer and as beautiful. Tanzinite yes Saphire l say no a big no and a reason. Simple it's the more rairly found stone and limited. 35k is only a number not a "real price" it's a valuation on a market led industry. There are more tricks and manipulations in this trade than any I've known. So educating yourself about gemstones is essential people.Great vidio and it's only my opinion. I would "not" buy an Emerald over a Tsavorite either it's a new world and a gem change is happening. Cheers.

[vickyburton]

I have both and adore them both. It is best to wear tanzenite in ear rings or a pendant due to its softness.

[peggyjean]

Tanzanite all the way since my favorite colour is purple based.

[MrInsaint]

Brilliant, just brilliant!!💯👍💯
- And thank you for sharing Sir.

[LostWithoutHer]

I'm curious to see what steam cleaning a tanzanite would do to it. I couldn't find any video of that on YT so I think you'd be the first. The only thing that could possibly surpass that would be an entire video of the damage or unintended changes that could occur to all susceptible gemstones, from A to Z. It would be a 'how not do things' video with potential to 'break the internet' as they say. 😲

[davidbintliff]

Loved your channel, ill recommend you to folks lesrning geology of stones pertaining to jewelry. Tbh you are better at explaining reasoning than most grology channels

[JennyBre-cbtf]

I have mid violet blue 2 sapphires ring, it is stunning, sparkles and light magnificently, very clear and lively, could be tanzanite but sold as sapphire

[mschloeneo_]

Dun mean to rain on your parade but blue sapphire like / lab diamond are another possible source to consider for new generation jewelry because of its hardness and durability and price point.

[caoincoaingamer]

*smiling, actually wearing a tanzanite earring*

[mchapman]

Sapphire much better. I have a .50 carat teal sapphire pendant that is truly gorgeous. Sapphires come in so many magnificent colors.

[petermungai]

Got 275 carat uncut sapphire stone. Its 55grams. How can we work together, you get it ready for market we split the proceeds.

[Anubis]

So saunas and hot showers are not recommended for tanzanite wearers?

[LeviBoreo]

I have this natural blue stone with me

[maktheturd]

There is no comparison. Blue Tanzanite is heat treated and "COLOR WILL FADE". And sapphire doesn't. Get sapphire.

[HeidiAdagio]

Tanzanite has only ONE mine in the world
Od buy a tanzanite in the darker blue which iscwort more

[HeidiAdagio]

They are now selling lab grown diamonds for the price real diamonds used to. What a rip off