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14KT White Gold 3.22 ctw Tanzanite and Diamond Earrings

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Fine Jewelry Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:7,300.00 - 9,700.00 USD
14KT White Gold 3.22 ctw Tanzanite and Diamond Earrings
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One electronically tested 14KT white gold ladies cast & assembled tanzanite & diamond earrings with standard backs. Each earring features a tanzanite set within a diamond bezel, supported by a diamond set flexible ribbon, completed by a smaller tanzanite and diamond bezel. Condition is good. Containing: Two prong set oval mixed cut natural tanzanites, measuring 7.50 x 5.50 x 3.47mm, 4% bulge factor, approximate total weight of 2.04ct., clarity is eye clean, type I, medium dark, very slightly grayish, violetish blue color, (GIA vB 6/3), cut is good. Measurements are an average for the pair. Transmitting light with no distortion, transparent. 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. Two prong set round mixed cut natural tanzanites, measuring 5.20 - 5.10 x 3.24 mm, approximate total weight of 1.18ct., clarity is eye clean, type I, medium dark, very slightly grayish, bluish violet color, (GIA bV 6/3), cut is good. Measurements are an average for the pair. Transmitting light with no distortion, transparent. Graded in the setting. Seventy-Two prong set round brilliant cut diamonds, measuring 2.00 - 1.40 x 1.02mm (depth est.) approximate total weight of 72 Stones = 1.22ct. Graded in the setting. Clarity: I-1 to I-2. Color: H - J. Total Weight of Colored Stones 3.22ct. Total Weight of Diamonds 1.22ct. Total Weight of Earrings 7.31gm. AIG Appraised at $9,700.00.