Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the founder of La Patiala, the luxury encyclopedia. One of December’s birthstones — the other is turquoise — tanzanite is one ...

At the center of this story stands The Rare Gemstone Company, a Nairobi-based firm that has spent five decades transforming raw stones from East Africa’s earth into heirloom treasures—while pioneering ...

You might think that a species as gem-hungry as human beings would have mapped out all the major sources pretty early on, spreading their fame worldwide, like the Muzo emerald mines of Colombia or the ...

TanzaniteOne Limited, the gemstones producer and developer, today announces the recovery of the third largest high quality gemstone ever mined in the 10 years operating history of the tanzanite ...

A small-scale mining boss in Tanzania just hit the mother lode after his operation found two massive hunks of Tanzanite, an ultra-rare gemstone that earned him a whopping payout of US$3.3 million.

The CMA Awards bring out the biggest names in country music, and this year On The Red Carpet fashion expert Supermodel Roshumba Williams will be showcasing some of the boldest jewelry. On The Red ...

A small-scale miner in Tanzania has become an overnight millionaire after selling two rough Tanzanite stones - the biggest ever find in the country. Saniniu Laizer earned £2.4m ($3.4m) from the ...