{"title":"The Tanzanite Solstice","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTanzanite is found in only one place on earth: a small stretch of hills in the shadow of Kilimanjaro. In March 2026, I travelled there to choose each stone by hand, working alongside the Tanzania Gemmological Centre and visiting the mines where these gems begin their story. The result is a collection made for the longest nights of the year, with violet-blue depths set in our signature curves. It's a reminder that the origin of luxury has always been African.\u003c\/h4\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mwanga-tanzanite-ring","title":"MWANGA Tanzanite Ring","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMwanga\u003c\/em\u003e means \u003cstrong\u003e“light” in Swahili\u003c\/strong\u003e, a name chosen for the shifting blue and violet reflections that characterise Tanzanite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eAt the heart of MWANGA is a \u003cstrong\u003e1.11 ct oval Tanzanite\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by its\u003cstrong\u003e official gemstone certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e documenting the stone and its characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTanzanite is one of the world’s most geographically limited gemstones, occurring naturally in a small mining area in northern Tanzania, near Mount Kilimanjaro. Its singular origin and distinctive blue-violet colour give each stone an inherently individual character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe certified Tanzanite is set within a sculptural composition crafted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003esilver and plated with 18K gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. Fluid lines move around the stone before revealing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ecowrie shell forms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e—a reference to an object historically associated with value, exchange and wealth across parts of Africa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e4 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, MWANGA has been conceived as more than a gemstone setting. From the individually certified Tanzanite to the sculpted cowrie detailing and gold-finished silver construction, every element contributes to a piece intended to feel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003erare, considered and collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNo two natural Tanzanites are exactly alike. Variations in colour and internal characteristics are part of the individuality of the stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdjustable (open band in the back)\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Tanzanite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarat Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.11 ct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ministry of Minerals - Tanzania Gemmology Center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gemstone certificate included from the Tanzania Ministry of Minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K gold plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sculptural cowrie motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e","brand":"Oriaku Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48846808613033,"sku":"AB-RI-SV-18KG-MWA-70","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/2747\/6649\/files\/tanzanite_ring2_side1_oriaku.jpg?v=1790333249"},{"product_id":"ankhara-tanzanite-ring","title":"ANKHARA Tanzanite Ring","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnkh cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the ancient Egyptian symbol of life, the Ankhara Ring brings together enduring symbolism and the natural rarity of Tanzanite.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its centre sits a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.23 ct natural Tanzanite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, personally handpicked by Oriaku’s owner during her travels in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanzania — the only place in the world where Tanzanite is naturally found\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The oval-cut stone is framed within a sculptural interpretation of the Ankh, transforming an ancient symbol into a contemporary statement piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEach ring includes its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eofficial gemstone certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e issued by the Tanzania Ministry of Minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, documenting the Tanzanite and its characteristics. The provenance of the stone, its direct connection to Tanzania and its certified origin make ANKHARA a distinctive piece within the Oriaku collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003cspan\u003eAdjustable (open band in the back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Natural Tanzanite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarat\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.23 ct\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oval\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ankh-inspired setting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Official certificate from the Tanzania Ministry of Minerals included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ministry of Minerals - Tanzania Gemmology Center\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tanzania\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oriaku Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48848662823081,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/2747\/6649\/files\/tanzanite_ring1_side1_oriaku.png?v=1790333130"},{"product_id":"anga-tanzanite-necklace","title":"ANGA Tanzanite Choker Necklace","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnga\u003c\/em\u003e means “sky” in Swahili. A\u003cspan\u003e reference to the blue-violet character of Tanzanite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCollector’s Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Anga Tanzanite Choker is centred around a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e1.23 ct natural Tanzanite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, personally handpicked by Oriaku’s owner during her journey through Tanzania.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Tanzania, the design suspends the Tanzanite beneath three intricately detailed sculptural beads. Its clean, structured silhouette allows the blue-violet gemstone to remain the focal point, bringing together Tanzanian craftsmanship and Oriaku’s understated design language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFound naturally in only a small area of northern Tanzania, Tanzanite carries an extraordinary connection to place. This piece comes with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eofficial certificate from the Tanzania Ministry of Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, documenting the gemstone and its characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle piece available. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 18K gold plated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Natural Tanzanite, 1.23 ct\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13.2 cm (choker style) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Handmade in Tanzania\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Ministry of Minerals - Tanzania Gemmology Center\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCertificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Official Tanzania Ministry of Minerals certificate included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oriaku Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48850121982121,"sku":"MV-NE-SI-GD-ANG-069","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/2747\/6649\/files\/tanzanite_necklace_oriaku.png?v=1790332855"},{"product_id":"amani-tanzanite-earrings","title":"AMANI Tanzanite Earrings","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmani\u003c\/em\u003e — “peace” in Swahili\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCollector’s Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Amani Tanzanite Earrings pair sculptural gold forms with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003etwo natural pear-cut Tanzanites, approximately 1 ct each\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe open, rhythmic metalwork creates a sense of movement around the ear, while each earring finishes with a suspended Tanzanite drop. The contrast between the architectural gold silhouette and the blue-violet gemstones gives the pair a distinctly Oriaku balance of statement design and restraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Tanzanites were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003epersonally handpicked in Tanzania by Oriaku’s owner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, creating a direct connection between the finished piece and the country from which this extraordinary gemstone originates. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis piece comes with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eofficial certificate from the Tanzania Ministry of Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, documenting the gemstone and its characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e: Natural Tanzanite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approx. 1 ct each \/ 2 ct total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K gold-plated silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sculptural drop earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ministry of Minerals - Tanzania Gemmology Center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCertificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Official Tanzania Ministry of Minerals certificate included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tanzania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oriaku Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48854993141929,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/2747\/6649\/files\/Tanzanite_Earrings_Oriaku_2c0552e9-cdb3-4680-b927-316960692342.png?v=1790159840"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.oriaku-studio.com\/collections\/the-tanzanite-solstice-1.oembed","provider":"Oriaku Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}