Zanzibar Green Garnet & Diamond Turtle Necklace

Zanzibar is a small tropical island with beaches with soft sand lined with palm trees. It’s 50 miles off the coast of Tanzania, its mother country—the average year-round temperature is 76°. Getting from Portland, Maine, to Zanzibar is estimated to take one day and 8 hours.

Zanzibar is known as a spice island because they grow cloves, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemongrass, and black pepper. Zanzibar is not only aromatic; it’s exotic and romantic, too.

Turtles are one of Earth’s most ancient creatures. The turtles we know today were around 100 million years ago. Turtles provide important clues for how our ancient Earth creatures looked and behaved. The soft sand beaches of Zanzibar are perfect for laying turtle eggs. Watch the turtles on land as they lumber along. The moment they hit the water, they glide like mermaids. Zanzibar is a turtle haven with a lagoon filled with turtles that you can swim with. Zanzibar also has a turtle museum. The islands of Zanzibar are a turtle egg-laying paradise.

Our gold Zanzibar Green Garnet Turtle is the most beautiful jewelry turtle I’ve ever seen. The two front fins are spread out like wings. The head has two diamond eyes, and the turtle shell has 22 brilliant green garnets.

Now the Best Part!
And a Touch of Irony, Too

Tanzania, the mainland mother country, just 50 miles away, is the source of the green garnets (known as Tsavorite). Tsavorite or green garnet is found on the border between Tanzania and Kenya, near Mt Kilimanjaro.

Worn on an 18” gold chain, the turtle lands about 2 inches from your heart. For all who are sensitive to the delicacy of Earth’s ecosystems, this piece is a powerful reminder of one of Earth’s most ancient creatures and why we should do all that we can to protect our Earth and our family of animals who inhabit this beautiful planet.

Why We Love This Piece

This is a beautiful piece of art made in gold. Its size is Goldilocks perfect; not too large or too small. It rests on its chain so naturally, it will feel like you’ve had it forever. It’s so well made, every time you or anyone looks it’s a genuine delight to the eye. It’s a really pretty piece of jewelry!