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8.13ct Tanzanite VS2 Diamond & Platinum Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:5,500.00 USD Estimated At:20,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
8.13ct Tanzanite VS2 Diamond & Platinum Necklace
Featured in this lot is this 8.13ct Tanzanite VS2 diamond and platinum necklace with AIG and GIA paperwork. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted platinum construction that shows a marking on the eyelet that reads as follows: Orianne - PT950. The necklace features a centerstone of prong set round modified brilliant cut natural Tanzanite that measures 11.07 - 11.58 x 9.81mm and shows a Type I clarity with dark very grayish violet blue coloration tha shows a good cut grade and a total weight of 8.13cts. The centerstone is decorated with a sunburst design and profusely decorated with a total of 49 prong set round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a clarity of VS2 - SI2 and a coloration of G - H and a total weight of 1.47cts. Tanzanite Is a very rare precious gemstone that is only found in the Usumburu Mountains that border the Umba Valley of northern Tanzania. Originally discovered in 1967 by Tiffany & Company who named the stone Tanzanite. Tanzantite is unique due to its exceptional pleochroism (an optical phenomenon in which a stone has different colors when observed at different angles). This example is a nearly flawless eye clarity and unbelievable depth with transparent finish. The piece comes complete with AIG(American International Gemologists, a GIA certified lab AIG Appraisal Number#: 000716266021) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $24,925.00. GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Tanzanite Grading Report#: 2171083143
The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 18". NK009721.