So…you’ve been looking to purchase a quality tanzanite on the internet and you need some help determining what characteristics you should be looking for in a quality gem. This article is intended as a resource to help guide you through a successful tanzanite purchase by avoiding many of the common pitfalls that some consumers become entangled. These pitfalls can often leave a sour taste in your mouth and make you a little head-shy about purchasing tanzanite online.
I am aware that several of our happy tanzanite clients have had bad previous tanzanite purchasing experiences, and some, in my opinion, were downright awful. The common themes in their communications include:
Didn’t really “know” the seller as good as I should have…
Color in hand was significantly different than the image shown online…
Didn’t read the “fine print”…
Wanted to return the tanzanite and the seller charged a hefty re-stocking fee…
Didn’t understand the importance of clarity, tone, hue and saturation before making my tanzanite purchase…
And the list goes on and on… If...