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16.77 ctw Cabochon Tanzanite Parcel

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Loose Diamonds & Gemstones Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1,250.00 - 1,615.00 USD
16.77 ctw Cabochon Tanzanite Parcel
SOLD
325.00USDto floor+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2017 Jan 20 @ 22:28UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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One pear cabochon cut natural tanzanite, measuring 16.50 x 16.50 x 6.50mm, exact weight 16.77ct., 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. 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 $1,615.00.