AAA+ Natural Tanzanite Oval Cut Gemstone, 10.61 CT, Tanzania

An AAA+ Grade Tanzanite Oval Cut at 10.61 Carats

This tanzanite gemstone carries an AAA+ grade rating, the top tier reserved for stones with the strongest color saturation and cleanest faceting available in the current market. Tanzanite comes from a single source on earth, the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and at 10.61 carats, this oval cut stone sits well above the size most jewelers see come through their doors. You can find this exact stone listed at aaa-tanzanite-oval-cut-gemstone-10-61ct.

The blue in this stone runs deep and saturated, with the kind of pleochroism tanzanite is known for, meaning the color shifts subtly between blue and violet depending on the angle you view it from under different lighting. The oval cut at 14.71 x 13.00 x 7.67 mm was faceted to maximize that color play while keeping the proportions balanced for setting into a ring, pendant, or custom piece. A stone at this carat weight and grade is well suited to a serious jewelry commission, a statement piece, or simply a collector's addition to a gemstone portfolio, since AAA+ tanzanite at double digit carat weight doesn't come to market often.

Specifications

Gemstone Properties

• Birthstone: December
• Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
• Chakra: Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra
• Healing Properties: Tanzanite is often associated with clarity of thought and spiritual insight, tied to the upper chakras in crystal healing practice. Its rarity, coming from a single deposit in Tanzania, also gives it standing among collectors purely as a gemological investment separate from any metaphysical use.

Why Buy From Minerals Paradise

We source tanzanite and other fine gemstones with a focus on grade and transparency, so what you see in the listing photos is the exact stone that ships to you, not a comparable one pulled from stock. Every order ships express worldwide, backed by a 30-day return policy. This stone is listed permanently at mineralsparadise.com/products/aaa-tanzanite-oval-cut-gemstone-10-61ct.

For more tanzanite pieces, browse our full Tanzanite Gemstones collection, or explore our wider Rare Gemstones collection if you're building out a portfolio beyond a single stone type. If you'd rather see tanzanite in its raw crystal form before faceting, we also carry a top quality raw tanzanite crystal specimen at 27 grams. To understand what makes tanzanite this rare, read our guide on what tanzanite is and why it's found in only one place on earth, and if you want to understand grading terms like AAA+ in more depth, our VVS clarity buyer's glossary is a useful companion read.

FAQS

What does AAA+ grade mean for tanzanite?

AAA+ is the top grading tier for tanzanite, reflecting the strongest color saturation, cleanest faceting, and highest overall quality available for the stone, above standard AA or AAA grades.

Is this tanzanite natural or lab created?

This is a completely natural tanzanite gemstone sourced from Tanzania, the only place in the world tanzanite is found, with no lab treatment or synthetic origin.

What is the carat weight and cut of this stone?

This tanzanite gemstone weighs 10.61 carats and is faceted in an oval cut, measuring 14.71 x 13.00 x 7.67 mm.

Is tanzanite a durable stone for everyday jewelry?

Tanzanite rates 6 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, which makes it suitable for rings, pendants, and earrings, though it's best protected from hard knocks compared to harder stones like sapphire, so it's often set in protective settings for daily wear pieces.

Why is tanzanite considered a rare gemstone?

Tanzanite is only found in a single mining area near Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, unlike most gemstones that occur in multiple locations worldwide, which is a major factor behind its rarity and value at larger carat weights.