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 ...

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 ...

Thanks to the many holidays that take place during December, the month is almost synonymous with gift-giving. For some, receiving presents can occur beyond these seasonal holidays, especially if your ...

As gemstones go, tanzanite is one of the newest kids on the block and quickly becoming one of the most popular as well. Discovered in 1967 near Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, tanzanite was rated the ...