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14KT White Gold 12.96ctw Tanzanite and Diamond Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Fine Jewelry Start Price:20.00 USD Estimated At:10,500.00 - 13,955.00 USD
14KT White Gold 12.96ctw Tanzanite and Diamond Necklace
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This item SOLD at 2014 Nov 15 @ 07:54UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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One electronically tested 14KT white gold ladies cast & assembled tanzanite and diamond necklace. Condition is new, good workmanship. Eighteen and one-half inch length necklace features a flexible tanzanite and diamond ribbon, terminating in a concealed clasp with safety. Bright polish finish. Identified with markings of "K14". Containing: Seventy-two prong set oval mixed cut natural tanzanites, measuring 4.20 x 3.10 x 2.00mm, approximate. Total Weight of 12.96ct., clarity is slightly included, type I, medium, very slightly grayish, bluish violet color, (GIA bV 5/3), cut is good. Transmitting light with a minimum of distortion, transparent. Naturally occurring internal & external characteristics are present. Measurements & the color grade are an average for the group. Graded in the setting. Tanzanite is a very rare gemstone that is only found in the country of Tanzania. Originally discovered in 1967. Tiffany & Company, named the stone Tanzanite. It is found in the Usumburu Mountains that border the Umba Valley of northern Tanzania. Tanzanite occurs in gray, brown, violet, blue, reddish-purple, & green. The gem is interesting because of its exceptional pleochroism. Rotated in different directions a tanzanite will exhibit multiple changes of color. Tanzanite has a low tolerance to ultrasonic cleaning, and should not be cleaned using this method. Seventy-Two prong set round brilliant cut diamonds, measuring 1.70 - 1.60 x 0.99mm (depth est.) approximate. Total Weight of 72 Stones = 1.28ct. Graded in the setting. Clarity: SI-1 to I-1. Color: H - J. Total Weight of Colored Stones 12.96ct. Total Weight of Diamonds 1.28ct. Total Weight of Necklace 20.32 grams. AIG Appraised at $13,955.00.