Looking for the very finest tanzanite?
you're in the right place
At Tanzanite Direct, we offer some of the finest tanzanite on Earth—available as loose gemstones or set in masterfully crafted jewelry. Every stone is hand-selected for its superb color, clarity and cut. No dull stones. No poor cuts. No misleading descriptions.
Our mission is simple: to deliver our clients the most beautiful tanzanite: at fantastic prices and with complete peace of mind.
Investment Tanzanite Collection
Collector-Grade Stones for Connoisseurs
Beyond our core collection, we offer a select range of investment-grade Tanzanite—rare, large-carat stones that rarely reach the open market.
These are true natural treasures, chosen for their quality, size, and long-term value. Our private clients benefit from access to stones that never appear online.
If you're looking for something extraordinary, we encourage you to contact us directly. Our best pieces will leave you speechless!
no middlemen
FROM MINE TO MASTERPIECE
What Makes Us Different
Unlike most other gemstone websites, who resell products sourced from jewelers and wholesalers, at Tanzanite Direct we do everything in-house: from cutting and polishing our own gemstones to crafting the stunning jewelry pieces you can find on this website.
We are one of the very few jewelry companies that manage every step of the process, from sourcing to final product. If you own any tanzanite gemstone or jewelry, there's a good chance it came from us, as we are one of the largest tanzanite wholesalers in the world, supplying globally to big-name brands.
Every year, we source thousands of carats of rough tanzanite directly from the mine. These gems are cut and polished by our expert team, then set by our master jewelers. Thanks to our control over the entire process, we can offer you:
- First access to premium rough, straight from the mine
- No middlemen
- No unnecessary markups
- Pricing that reflects real value
- Full chain of custody and control of responsible production
- Guaranteed authenticity & origin
Third Party Proof
APPRAISALS
We always encourage independent appraisals. This pair of our earrings, for example, was verified to have a replacement value of over $5,000 more than we had them listed for. This appraisal was undertaken by a registered, fulled trained gemologist working for a respected Appraisal company.
An appraisal usually costs around $150 - and usuallly yuour local jeweler will be able to do this for you, if you dont have a dedicated appraiser locally.
$150 Back When You Share Your Appraisal
If you share a copy of an independent appraisal you've had undertaken art your local jeweller with us, plus give permission to publish it (we’re creating a customer gallery), we’ll refund $150 to you.
For the most unbiased result, simply drop the item to your local jeweller without sharing any paperwork or details about where you bought your tanzanite. This gives you a truly independent valuation you can trust completely. Then send us in a copy of the appraisal and well refund you $150.00.
Only the Top 1% Make It to You
Our loose tanzanite gemstones collection showcases the top 1% of tanzanite produced every year. Fewer than ten in every thousand stones meet our exacting standards for color, clarity, brilliance and cut.
We don’t list hundreds of average gems—we offer you only the rare and striking ones that truly stand out.
Browse Our Extraordinary Tanzanite Gemstones
peace of mind
responsibly produced
Most retailers can’t trace the origin of their gemstones—or even tell you who cut them or crafted the jewelry. We can.
Every tanzanite we sell is fully traceable to its exact source in Merelani, Tanzania. We oversee every step of the stones' journey—from the mine to the master cutter to the final piece—ensuring total transparency and integrity.
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GEMOLOGICAL INTEGRITY
Expert Eyes You Can Trust
We understand that buying fine gemstones online can be fraught with uncertainty—so we’ve done everything to help you shop with clarity and confidence.
Every gemstone is hand-selected and inspected under magnification by our head gemologist, Linda Kennedy. With decades of experience, and millions of carats graded, Linda ensures every stone meets world-class standards.
Her expert process guarantees that each gem is:
- Eye-clean and flawless to the naked eye
- Expertly cut for brilliance and light return
- Free from brown, yellow, or grey undertones
- Vibrant, lively, and evenly colored
- Free from windowing or extinction
- Verified for flaws that grading reports can miss
Thanks to Linda’s rigorous process, you never have to second-guess your purchase.
don't pay retail markup
genuinely great prices
Enjoy owning exquisite tanzanite without the 10x retail markup.
Thanks to our mine-to-market model and large-scale production, we are able to offer you tanzanite jewelry and gemstones of exceptional quality, at unbeatable prices.
Our customers often save thousands of dollars compared to retail price tags.
We are so confident in the quality and pricing of our pieces that we encourage all customers who purchase from us to arrange an independent appraisal.
Yes, we’re that sure you’ll be delighted by the value we offer!
Gems Worth Waiting For: Save Thousands of $$$
make-to-order items
Many of our designs are made to order, with options for yellow gold, unique cuts, and alternative stone sizes. Each stone is personally selected by our gemologist, and photos are sent for your approval before our jewelers get to work.
Crafted in 5–6 weeks, these pieces offer extraordinary value, often saving thousands compared to ordering from your local jeweler
—with a guarantee of same size or larger stones, of equal or finer quality.
THIRD PARTY PROOF
Send Us Your Appraisal — Get $150 Back
Independent valuations often come back thousands above our prices.
If you’ve had your TanzaniteDirect piece independently appraised, we’d love to feature it in a new gallery. Share your appraisal and receive a $150 refund as our thank-you. We’re curating a gallery of verified customer appraisals.
Need help?
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions - answered directly
Yes — every gemstone is 100% natural tanzanite, personally selected and checked by me (Linda - Gemmologist)) in my professional capacity as a trained gemologist. We guarantee that each stone is flawless, untreated by chemicals or dyes, completely natural, and of the finest quality available.
Every piece comes with full gemmological documentation and a certificate of origin and authenticity. We also always encourage customers to have their tanzanite independently appraised once it arrives, for added peace of mind.
(We have never had a customer who wasn’t absolutely thrilled with their valuation results.)
You’re completely protected.
Every shipment is fully insured.
In the rare event of loss, delay, damage, or misrouting, we will refund or replace your purchase immediately while the courier investigates.
You are never left waiting or worrying.
For complete peace of mind, if you decide to buy from us, you can check out using your credit or debit card as normal, but have the payment processed through PayPal. No PayPal account is required.
Because we use PayPal to process all our electronic transactions, every purchase made this way automatically includes PayPal Buyer Protection — an independent third-party guarantee that protects you in rare, worst-case scenarios such as:
• an item arriving significantly different from the description and the seller refusing to resolve it
• an order not arriving at all and the seller refusing to refund or replace the item.
In these extreme situations, PayPal can refund you directly, providing a completely separate safety net outside of TanzaniteDirect’s own excellent returns and refund policies.
We have never - ever- had a client requestr this service from Paypal after buying with us, but its nice to know this third party guarantee covers them — especially when purchasing high-value items like tanzanite gemstones internationally.
Not at all. We ship internationally every day, and FedEx manages the entire customs process for you.
Parcels typically clear within hours.
All paperwork is included, your shipment is fully insured, and if you ever choose to return your tanzanite, we handle all customs documentation for the return as well.
Simply print the label and FedEx collects the parcel from your door.
We usually ship from our main office in Hong Kong. Our products can be delivered anywhere in Europe, the Americas, Australia and New Zealand; we also ship to most destinations in Asia, except India. Unfortunately, we currently cannot offer delivery to most African countries.
Shipping and returns are free. Our usual delivery partner is FedEx.
If you're not sure we ship to your country, or have special requests concerning shipping, please get in touch.
One Flat Rate Of 15%. No Surprises.
At Tanzanite Direct, we apply a flat 15% fee at checkout, no matter where you are in the world. You won’t pay anything extra.
Any unexpected taxes go on our tab. That's right: if the customs authorities in your country charge you anything on top of that 15%, we will cover the difference.
It depends on your location. Domestic orders take an average of 5-7 business days to arrive. Overseas deliveries can take anywhere from 7 to 16 days. Delivery details will be provided in your confirmation email.
If you believe you should have received your order by now, and haven't, please get in touch, and we will look into it immediately.
Very easy.
If you’re not delighted, just contact us within the return window of 14 days after delivery.
We will arrange secure courier collection, and once the item is safely back with us, you receive a full refund.
No stress, no unnecessary questions — just fairness and professionalism.
Our main office is in Hong Kong, and we ship most of our tanzanite gemstones and jewelry from that location.
Why We Ship From Hong Kong
- Hong Kong hosts one of the world’s most secure jewellery vault facilities.
- We can ship high-value gemstones fully insured, anywhere in the world, usually within 2-4 days.
- As a tax-free free port, Hong Kong has fewer delays, fewer customs blockages, and minimal handling.
- Lower operating costs here allow us to offer better pricing for our customers.
- FedEx Priority routes from Hong Kong are among the fastest and safest in the world.
If your question isn't answered here, please message us through our contact page, and we will be happy to assist you! You can also ask for a callback from one of our team if you'd like to speak in person.
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