14KT Yellow Gold 17.82ctw Tanzanite and Diamond Earrings A5016. Great Condition! XJ20011CW. One pair electronically tested 14KT yellow gold ladies cast & assembled tanzanite and diamond earrings with standard backs. Each earring features a tanzanite set within elaborate diamond bezels, completed by a diamond set drop. Bright polish finish. Identified with markings of "14K". Condition is new, good workmanship. Containing: Two prong set pear mixed cut natural tanzanite, measuring 15.50 x 10.00 x 7.00mm, 20% bulge factor, approximate total weight of 17.82ct., clarity is eye clean, type I, medium dark, moderately strong, violetish blue color, (GIA Vb 6/4), cut is good. Transmitting light with no distortion, transparent. Measurements & the color graded are an average for the pair. 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 tanzanite. Tanzanite occurs in gray, brown, violet, blue, reddish-purplish & green. The gem is interesting because of its exceptional pleochroism. Rotated in different directions a tanzanite will exhibit multiple change of color. Tanzanite has a low tolerance to ultrasonic cleaning, and should not be cleaned using this method. Numerous pave set round brilliant cut diamonds, measuring 1.50 - 1.20 x 0.81mm (depth est.) approximate total weight of the stones = 7.32ct. Graded in the setting. Clarity SI-1 to I-1. Color G-I. Total weight of Tanzanite 17.82ct. Total weight of Diamonds 7.32ct. Total weight of Earrings 25.84gm. AIG appraised at $73,755.00.

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