14K White Gold 3.02 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Ring

This fancy 14K white gold ring is centred with a 3.02-carat oval tanzanite displaying a lovely blue/purple colour with rose flashes. The stone is set within multiple prongs which serve to raise it slightly from the diamond clusters below. The 24 round, brilliant-cut diamonds are arranged in four step pyramid clusters of six diamonds each. The band splits into five rows of pierced wires, each extending in assorted heights to reach the tiered diamonds. The 24 diamonds combine for 0.72 carats.

Five hundred and fifty years ago, in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Mother Nature yielded her most precious of all gems. As testimony to its rarity, tanzanite remained unknown until 1967 when it was discovered in Tanzania, at what is the still the world's only known source. It is the blue-and-violet variety of the mineral zoisite and is noted for its remarkably strong trichroism, appearing alternately blue, violet and burgundy depending on crystal orientation and can also appear differently when viewed under different lighting conditions. The gemstone was given the name tanzanite by Tiffany & Co. after Tanzania, the country in which it was discovered. The American Gem Trade Association chose tanzanite as a December birthstone.

• 14K white gold
• (1) oval tanzanite (3.02 ctw)
• (24) round, brilliant-cut diamonds (0.72 ctw)
• Diamond clarity: I-2
• Diamond colour: I-J
• Average total gram weight is 6.40
• Current ring size is 6.5
• Measures approximately 1.5 cm from knuckle to knuckle 
• Independently appraised value for insurance purposes: $5,600.00 (note: may not reflect selling price)

All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.