One electronically tested 14KT white gold ladies cast & assembled tanzanite and diamond pendant with chain. Condition is new, good workmanship. The pendant features a tanzanite set within a stylized diamond lattice gallery, completed by a diamond set white gold bail. The pendant is supported by an eighteen inch length 14KT white gold designer style chain, terminating in a lobster claw clasp. Bright polish finish. Trademark is ORIANNE. Identified with markings of "14K". Containing: One prong set oval mixed cut natural tanzanite, measuring 10.50 x 8.50 x 4.90mm, 6%. bulge factor, approximate weight of 3.14ct., clarity is eye clean, type I, medium dark, moderately strong, bluish violet color, (GIA bV 6/4), 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. 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. Eighty-Seven prong set round brilliant cut diamonds, measuring 2.20 - 1.00 x 0.96mm (depth est.) approximate. Total Weight of 87 Stones = 1.61ct. Graded in the setting. Clarity: SI-2 to I-2. Color: F - H. Total Weight of Colored Stones 3.14ct. Total Weight of Diamonds 1.61ct. Total Weight of Pendant With Chain 6.80 grams. AIG Appraised at $11,250.00.

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