RISKS OF BUYING TANZANITE ON CRUISES

 

Buying tanzanite on a cruise ship may not always be good for several reasons:

1. High Prices: Tanzanite sold on cruise ships are often priced higher than those offered by reputable online retailers, due to the convenience factor and the mark-up added by the cruise lines.

2. Quality and Authenticity: While reputable salespeople do operate on cruise ships, some gems may not be graded properly or could be of lesser quality. It is important to have a trusted certificate of authenticity and grading, which may always be provided in these environments. At Nzuri Gems we offer certificates of authenticity from GIA—the world’s leading gemstone authority.

3. Provenance: Tanzanite sold on cruise ships may have passed through several gemstone dealers around the world, before being offered for sale. The salesperson often cannot guarantee the gemstone was mined ethically and exported from Tanzania—in accordance with the law.

4. Limited Selection: The variety of Tanzanite available on cruise ships is often limited, and you might not get the best options in terms of cut, clarity, or size. If Nzuri Gems does not have the tanzanite that you desire in our portfolio, we can efficiently procure from our mining partners—if request a commission from us.

5. Return/Exchange Issues: If you buy tanzanite on a cruise ship and later have a problem with the gemstone or decide you do not want it, it could be difficult to return or exchange it once you are back on land. Nzuri Gems offer a 30-day return policy and lifetime customer support.

6. Lack of Expert Advice: Buying a gemstone like Tanzanite requires knowledge of its quality and market value. On a cruise ship, there may not be a gemstone expert to guide you through the process, which makes it easy to make an uninformed purchase. At Nzuri Gems, our colored stone specialists are credentialed by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

If you are seriously interested in buying tanzanite, contact a Nzuri Gems Colored Stone Specialist or book a hassle-free virtual consultation.