BE BORN TO TANZANITE

Since a Maasai tribesman stumbled upon a shimmering blue crystal in the foothills of Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro in 1967, tanzanite has become one of the world's most cherished and sought-after gemstones.

It is no wonder. With its symphony of exquisite royal blue, lilac, and periwinkle hues, and supply of the gemstone likely to last just a single generation, tanzanite has captured the imagination of the world's most beautiful people, and earned its rightful place next to diamonds as a must-have gemstone.

A non-profit industry supported organization, the Tanzanite Foundation strives to develop the tanzanite industry by growing demand and creating value for stakeholders in the tanzanite value chain. By striving to standardize methods of practice and conduct, the Tanzanite Foundation aims to uphold an ethical route to market in accordance with the Tanzanite Tucson Protocols, and invests in meaningful and sustainable upliftment projects developed in harmony with the indigenous communities in Tanzania.