Imitation tanzanite jewelry can be created using many different stones. A man made imitation of tanzanite known as tanzanique was the first attempt to create something that looked as good, but was less expensive than the real thing. Nowadays you can also get examples which are made from blue glass which are perhaps you cheapest option if you want the stunning sparkle of the genuine article without the huge cost. A man made imitation of tanzanite known as tanzanique was the first attempt to create something that looked as good, but was less expensive than the real thing.

Cubic tanzanite is the most realistic of the options open to you and its an example of the regular CZ gem that you have seen in so many cocktail rings and cheap engagement rings. The only difference is that this one has been given that beautiful periwinkle blue hue that we associate with tanzanite.

The commercial rings that you find in most jewelry retailers are going to be using the cubic version thanks to its great quality and very affordable cost. These simulated tanzanite rings are becoming more popular as the real thing becomes more expensive. The reason for this is that the gem is only mined in one part of Africa where supplies are starting to dry up. The imitation version is going to see a growing number of people using it as time goes by. You can actually still find tanzanite rings at the $300 price point so its no out of reach for most of us just yet, but when you consider that a CZ ring is only going to cost you about $40 its easy to see why so many people go for that option.

The very finest gems are going to cost a lot more than a few hundred dollars and only for those with a rather large bank account. Not that most people will be too bothered when you can get a man made example with a sterling silver band for 20 dollars.