One pair electronically tested 14KT white gold ladies cast & assembled tanzanite and diamond dangle earrings with hinged, snap locking posts. Condition is new, good workmanship. Bright polish finish. Identified with markings of "14K". Containing: Two prong set pear mixed cut natural tanzanites, measuring 14.30 x 9.50 x 5.50mm, 6% bulge factor, approximate total weight of 10.62ct., clarity is eye clean, type I, medium dark, very slightly grayish, violetish blue color, (GIA vB 6/3), cut is good. Transmitting light with no distortion, transparent. Measurements & the color grade 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 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. Three Hundred Ten prong set round brilliant cut diamonds, measuring 1.10 - 0.90 x 0.60mm (depth est.) approximate total weight of 310 Stones = 1.21ct. Graded in the setting. Clarity: SI-2 to I-1. Color: G - I. Total Weight of Colored Stones 10.62ct. Total Weight of Diamonds 1.21ct. Total Weight of Earrings 9.98 grams. AIG Appraised at $25,460.00.

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