SILVER 2.69ct Tanzanite Ring SLV472. New Condition! EE201RY. One electronically tested silver ladies cast tanzanite solitaire ring with a bright polish finish. The featured tanzanite is set within a stylized silver bezel supported by tapering lattice shoulders, completed by a one and one-half millimeter wide band. Identified with markings of "925". Condition is new, good workmanship. Containing: One prong set oval cabochon cut natural tanzanite, measuring 10.00 x 7.50 x 3.45mm, 15% bulge factor, approximate weight of 2.69ct, clarity is heavily 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. 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 umburu 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. Total Weight of Colored Stones 2.69 ct. Total Weight of Ring 4.32 grams AIG Appraised at $590.00.

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