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14KT White Gold 2.55ct Tanzanite and Diamond Ring

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Fine Jewelry Start Price:20.00 USD Estimated At:7,100.00 - 9,440.00 USD
14KT White Gold 2.55ct Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
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One electronically tested 14KT white gold ladies cast tanzanite & diamond ring. The featured tanzanite is set within tiered diamond bezels, supported by a ribbed under gallery, completed by a two and one half millimeter wide band. Bright polish finish. Containing: One prong set oval mixed cut natural tanzanite, measuring 9.50 x 7.10 x 5.02mm, 10% bulge factor, approximate weight of 2.55ct., clarity is slightly included, type I, medium dark, slightly grayish, violetish blue color, (GIA vB 6/2), cut is good. Transmitting light with no distortion, transparent. Naturally occurring internal characteristics are present. Graded in the setting. Tanzanite is a very rare gemstone that is only found in the country of Tanzania. Tanzanite was originally discovered in 1967. Tiffany & Company, named the stone "Tanzanite" after the country of origin. Tanzanite is found in the Usumburu Mountains that border the Umba Valley of northern Tanzania. This region is inhabited by the Masai tribes-people. The mining area is located just south of the Kenya border near Mt. Kilimanjaro. Tanzanite occurs in colors of 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. Twenty-Eight prong set round brilliant cut diamonds, measuring 2.35 - 2.25 x 1.38mm (depth est.) approximate total weight of 28 Stones = 1.26ct. Graded in the setting. Clarity: SI-1 to I-1. Color: H - J. Total Weight of Colored Stones 2.55ct. Total Weight of Diamonds 1.26ct. Total Weight of Ring 7.39 grams. AIG Appraised at $9,440.00.