February 11, 2008
By Priya Oberoi

With the Valentine’s Day approaching fast, Love is all over in the air and you may see shops and markets flooded with gifts of all kinds – candies, chocolates, flowers and what have you. One gift which stands out - however - is Diamonds and Gemstones. Let me take this opportunity to introduce a wonderful gemstone to you all – Tanzanite.

Tanzanite is a popular and valuable gemstone and appears alternately sapphire blue, violet, and sage-green depending on crystal orientation. Manuel de Souza, a tailor form Goa, India and part-time gold prospector is credited with the discovery of transparent fragments of vivid blue and blue-purple gem crystals, which came to be recognized as Tanzanites.

To celebrate the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Glitz Jewels is giving away a free Sterling Silver Heart Pendant with Natural Tanzanite Gemstone. Tanzanite represent the Gemstone of love and studded in a Heart Pendant, makes a perfect gift for your Valentine. (Retail Value Baht 1200/-)

Simply answer the below question and send an email to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it and you can win this Symbol of Pure Love.

When was the Gemstone Tanzanite discovered and which country is it found?

The last day for entry is 15th February and winner will be announced on the Thaindian.com on 18th February, 2008.

 

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Priya Oberoi is a gemstone specialist and runs www.myglitzjewels.com . She can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  

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