One electronically tested 14KT white gold ladies cast & assembled tanzanite and diamond necklace with a bright polish finish. Condition is new, good workmanship. Seventeen inch length necklace composed of a ribbon of alternating tanzanite and diamonds terminating in a concealed clasp with safety. Identified with markings of "14K". Containing: Forty-six prong set oval mixed cut natural tanzanites, measuring 6.80 x 4.80 x 3.12mm, 6%. bulge factor, approximate total weight of 34.50ct., clarity is eye clean, type I, medium, very slightly grayish, bluish violet color, (GIA bV 5/3), cut is good. Transmitting light with no distortion, transparent. Measurements & the color grade are an average for the group. 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. Forty-Six prong set round brilliant cut diamonds, measuring 2.10 - 2.00 x 1.23mm (depth est.) approximate total weight of 46 Stones = 1.55ct. Graded in the setting. Clarity: SI-2 to I-2. Color: F - H. Total Weight of Colored Stones 34.50ct. Total Weight of Diamonds 1.55ct. Total Weight of Necklace 23.60 grams. AIG Appraised at $31,120.00.

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