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1.36ct Oval Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Split Shoulders, 9ct White Gold, size N1/2 or 7

1.36ct Oval Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Split Shoulders, 9ct White Gold, size N1/2 or 7

$795.00 AUD
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Scientifically known as "blue zoisite", Tiffany & co. decided it needed a more enticing name when it became a stone they favoured in 1968. "Tanzanite" was chosen as it showed the rarity of the location of this gem. Found only in one small 7km × 2km area at the base of the Meranani hills in Tanzania, this stone has been all but mined out.


When initially mined they did find some tanzanite in the bold violet hues, but as they dug they found it all had traces and ribbons of burgundy through it. The more that they found no pure purple stones as they went deeper the stronger the theory became that the surface level stuff was in fact bright violet due to surface wildfires which would reach the same temps as the low grade heating they now perform on all Tanzanite. Isn't nature amazing like that?

This oval stone is a lavender tanzanite - like the lavender fields of Southern France, the tone is mesmerising and a delight in every light. The oval stone is 1.36ct (known weight) is claw set in four strong corner caps, and is framed by a split shoulders channel set with round brilliant cut diamonds. 

Particulars: 

Size N1/2 or 7 (sizeable)

Weight 2.1g 

Width 8.4 x 6.35 x 4.45mm proud on a half rounded shank of 1.85x 1mm

Stone - tests as zoisite on a refractometer - so is not a synthetic imitation - but genuine natural tanzanite - 1.36ct known weight. 

Diamonds 10 x 1mm and 2x 1.25mm round brilliant cut - approx total 0.07ct

Hallmarks "375"

Condition - moderate surface wear to the band, settings of stones all show only light wear. 

Please be aware that this item is vintage and therefore is NOT new; it is preloved. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.

All items are available on lay-by - please get in touch to discuss options.

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Sizing

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Lay-by

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Following this, you will need to make further monthly payments of 20% until the full balance is complete, a time frame of 5 months in total. 

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Some of our items come with valuations we either got with the piece, or that we have had done by an independent gemologist. We do not get valuations done on all pieces as we like to keep things as affordable as possible. However, we use a number of instruments to help us determine stones and list these details in the description of each piece.

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