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14KT White Gold 8.71 ctw Tanzanite and Diamond Ring

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Fine Jewelry Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:11,650.00 - 15,485.00 USD
14KT White Gold 8.71 ctw Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
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2,250.00USDto floor+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2015 Apr 06 @ 20:55UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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One electronically tested 14KT white gold ladies cast tanzanite and diamond ring with a bright polish finish. The featured tanzanite is set within two tiered diamond bezels supported by a diamond accented under gallery and diamond set split shoulders, completed by a three and one-half millimeter wide band. Identified with markings of "14K". Condition is new, good workmanship. Containing: One prong set oval cabochon cut natural tanzanite, measuring 14.30 x 10.65 x 5.50mm, 15%. bulge factor, approximate weight of 8.71ct., clarity is moderately included, type I, medium dark, moderately strong, bluish violet color, (GIA bV 6/4), cut is good. Transmitting light somewhat diffusely, transparent to translucent. Naturally occurring internal & external characteristics are present. Colored Stone Grading Report attached. 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. Eighty-Two prong set round brilliant cut diamonds, measuring 2.10 - 2.00 x 1.23mm (depth est.) approximate. Total Weight of 82 Stones = 2.60ct. Graded in the setting. Clarity: SI-1 to I-1. Color: H - J. Total Weight of Colored Stones 8.71ct. Total Weight of Diamonds 2.60ct. AIG Appraised at $15,485.00.