They certainly look like tanzanite don't they Tamara, there seems to be the purple/blue combination to the gem. Very eye catching pieces. --Previous Message-- : Thanks Marianne...the stones always looked : like tanzanite to me..too much purple in it : to be sapphires as everyone suspected : initially. : : : --Previous Message-- : A few hours ago The Dutch Royal Couple : attended the opening night of the 66th : Holland Festival in Amsterdam. These : earrings certainly got some attention : : : : : : : : : Photos by A. Nieboer for PPE Agency : : :