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Sightholder Distribution

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Tanzanite Trilliant Tanzanites Tanzanite Distribution and Siteholders

Recently, TanzaniteOne Ltd. adopted a Debeers style of distribution and now lists 6 primary sightholders. As new sightholders are added, we will be sure to update the following list:

  • K. L. Tambi & Co. - India
  • Colorjewels - USA
  • STS Jewels - USA
  • Rare Multicolor Gems - USA
  • The Tanzanite Company - South Africa
  • Tanzanite International - USA

The role of the sightholders is to process rough tanzanite and to manufacture jewelry. They have the ability to purchase large amounts of rough and have wholesale and retail distribution networks in place to facilliatate the sale of loose tanzanite and finished jewelry.

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In this section, see out tanzanite pictures and information on tanzanite pricing, as well as many of our tanzanite customer testimonials. See also articles on tanzanite and gemstone purchasing. Sign up for our tanzanite newsletter and more! Tanzanite GIA color scale and grading system covered in detail. Most tanzanites in our store are now listed with Tanzanite GIA color grades. You have heard tanzanite described as AAA, but there is now a better way to grade tanzanite. Tanzanite durability and suitability for wear is covered and other information including an example tanzanite ring project put together by one of our clients. Tanzanite newsletter signup and links to other tanzanite sections. Tanzanite technical information related to tanzanite hardness and the crystalline structure of tanzanite. Also, tanzanite type and clarity grading is covered along with other pages related to tanzanite information and the tanzanite wikipedia article. Tanzanite information related to the origin of tanzanite and the history of tanzanite as it came to market. Also discussed is information related to how tanzanite is graded and then processed. The availability of tanzanite is also discussed in this section as well as some general information on the tanzanite mine flood and political stability within the region. Large tanzanite find and also sightholder distribution is covered.