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14.48 ctw Cabochon Mixed Tanzanite Parcel

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Loose Diamonds & Gemstones Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1,050.00 - 1,395.00 USD
14.48 ctw Cabochon Mixed Tanzanite Parcel
SOLD
300.00USDto floor+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2019 Feb 26 @ 17:35UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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Three oval cabochon cut natural tanzanites, measuring 11.50 x 9.50 x 6.18mm, exact total weight 14.48ct., clarity is heavily included, type I, dark, moderately strong, violetish blue color, (GIA vB 7/4), cut is good. Transmitting light somewhat diffusely, transparent to translucent. Naturally occurring internal & external characteristics are present. Measurements & the color grade are an average for the group. 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. Westfield Appraised at $1,395.00.