Treasure Hunter's June 20th Auction
Lot 228188a:
Description
One electronically tested platinum ladies cast & assembled tanzanite and diamond pendant with chain. Condition is new, good workmanship. The pendant features a tanzanite set within a tiered diamond floret with a ribbed under gallery, completed by a diamond set bail. The pendant is supported by an twenty inch length platinum rope chain, terminating in a lobster claw clasp. Bright polish finish. Trademark is Orianne. Identified with markings of “PT950”. #One prong set oval brilliant cut natural tanzanite, measuring 19.91 x 15.12 x 13.47mm, exact weight 30.80ct., type I, medium dark, very slightly grayish Clarity is eye clean, medium dark, very slightly grayish, Violet-Blue color, (GIA VB 6/3), cut is good. Transmitting light with no distortion, transparent. GIA Gemological Report attached. Graded loose prior to setting in the GIA Laboratory, Report 2175165177. #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-six prong set round brilliant cut diamonds approximate total weight of 86 Stones l.42ci. Graded in the setting.; Clarity: SI-1 to SI-2; Color F – H #Total Weight of Colored Stones: 30.80ct; Total Weight of Diamonds: 1.42ct; Total Weight of Pendant With Chain: 22.31 gm #Size: 20
Stone Type: Diamond & Tanzanite
Weight: 22.31 grams
Size: 20″ long
Condition: New never worn.
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