Buying rare Tanzanite

[YBNVS]

Hi all,

I just climbed mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and wanted something to remember the occasion. I have also loved gems / stones and thought a tanzanite would be perfect. Currently I have an opportunity to buy a tanzanite that is:

Color: bV exceptional+
Cut: excellent / princess
Carat: just over 2
Clarity: IF internal flawless
Natural no heating

Question: does this seem like a good investment gem for the future or more personal use such as a necklace? What price should I pay for it? How much growth can I get on it say in 5 years?

Many thanks in advance and welcome any feedback.

 

[chrono]

Tanzanite is not rare at all and in fact, pricing has drop the past few years.
http://www.gemval.com/history.php?hsid=21&term=2

 

[minousbijoux]

Congrats on climbing Kilimanjaro!

Buy it as a memento of your trip and not as an investment.

 

[lambskin]

Hubby and I climbed Mt. K on our honeymoon years ago. Got a combo of altitude sickness and the GI effects of drinking contaminated water. Still made it to the top. Actually looked at a stone sold at the Mt. Kenya Safari Club. Very light in color and $$$. Hmmm a nice tanzy would make my memories more pleasant....

 

[YBNVS]

Bit the bullet and bought it. Hope it was a good choice...

 

[YBNVS]

Yeah that's what I was thinking.... maybe something to pass on in the future as well

 

[YBNVS]

Tanzanite is not rare at all and in fact, pricing has drop the past few years.
http://www.gemval.com/history.php?hsid=21&term=2

Thanks for the link, very helpful!

 

[YBNVS]

Hubby and I climbed Mt. K on our honeymoon years ago. Got a combo of altitude sickness and the GI effects of drinking contaminated water. Still made it to the top. Actually looked at a stone sold at the Mt. Kenya Safari Club. Very light in color and $$$. Hmmm a nice tanzy would make my memories more pleasant....

Sorry to hear but well done on reaching the top! There were many 'licensed dealers' wanting my business but in the end I went for the safer option. Paid over the top probably but still glad I got one to mark this occasion!

 

[YBNVS]

 

[ElizabethR]

It's beautiful. Will you have it set?