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14KT White Gold 2.78ct Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant with Chain

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14KT White Gold 2.78ct Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant with Chain
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One electronically tested 14KT white gold ladies cast & assembled tanzanite and diamond pendant with chain. The pendant features a tanzanite set within intertwining diamond ribbons, completed by a hidden 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". Condition is new, good workmanship. Containing: One prong set square cushion brilliant cut natural tanzanite, measuring 8.10 x 8.00 x 5.15mm, 6% bulge factor, approximate weight of 2.78ct., clarity is eye clean, type I, medium dark, slightly grayish, bluish violet color, (GIA bV 6/2), 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 prong set round brilliant cut diamonds, measuring 1.20 - 1.10 x 0.69mm (depth est.) approximate total weight of 80 Stones = 0.54ct. Graded in the setting. Clarity: I-1 to I-3. Color: H - J. Total Weight of Colored Stones 2.78ct. Total Weight of Diamonds 0.54ct. Total Weight of Pendant With Chain 9.59 grams. AIG Appraised at $8,215.00.