One electronically tested 14KT white gold ladies cast tanzanite & diamond ring with a bright finish. The featured tanzanite is set within an inner white gold basket and an outer diamond set bezel, supported by an elaborate white gold under gallery and diamond set set shoulders, completed by a four and one half millimeter wide band. Identified with markings of "14K". Condition is new, good workmanship. Containing: One prong set oval mixed cut natural tanzanite, measuring 10.10 x 8.10 x 4.50mm, 4% bulge factor, approximate weight of 2.60ct., 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. Graded in the setting. Tanzanite is a very rare gemstone that is only found in the country of Tanzania. Tanzanite was originally discovered in 1967. Tiffany & Company, named the stone "Tanzanite" after the country of origin. Tanzanite is found in the Usumburu Mountains that border the Umba Valley of northern Tanzania. This region is inhabited by the Masai tribes-people. The mining area is located just south of the Kenya border near Mt. Kilimanjaro. Tanzanite occurs in colors of 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. One Hundred Six prong set round brilliant cut diamonds, measuring 1.30 - 1.30 x 0.79mm (depth est.) approximate total weight of 106 Stones = 0.86ct. Graded in the setting. Clarity: I-1 to I-2. Color: H - I. Total Weight of Colored Stones 2.60ct. Total Weight of Diamonds 0.86ct. Total Weight of Ring 5.31 grams. AIG Appraised at $9,050.00.

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