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1.36 Ct. Tanzanite from Tanzania
Item ID: | K17963 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.16 Width: 6.15 Height: 4.04 |
Weight: | 1.36 Ct. |
Color: help | Violetish Blue |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Pear |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $625 |
This 1.36 carat pear shape tanzanite presents a rich, bold color that acts as a direct statement of personal power and distinction. Certified Other, color Violet, this transparent specimen displays a violetish blue hue with vivid color intensity, and its saturation reads as a deep, saturated tone that remains lively under varied lighting. Tanzanite is prized for its strong pleochroism, and this stone exemplifies that property, revealing dominant violet when viewed along one axis and more blue inclined tones along another axis, a characteristic that adds dimensionality and complexity to the visible color. The combination of hue, saturation, and tone here is deliberately leveraged by the cutter to emphasize a single commanding color face, resulting in an appearance that commands attention while preserving the intrinsic trichroic nature of the material. For buyers who seek symbolism in gemstone color, the saturated violet and blue interplay functions as a visual language of authority and refinement, a gemstone that reads as both bold and sophisticated.
The cutting and proportions of this gem are engineered to optimize both color and light return, the pear outline measuring 9.16 by 6.15 by 4.04 mm, yielding an overall depth proportion of approximately 53 percent, a balanced dimension that supports strong table brilliance while preserving the depth required for saturated color. The stone is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, combining a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with modified pavilion faceting to increase scintillation and depth of color. The crown facets are calibrated to maximize face up brightness, while the pavilion facets are angled to control light leakage and enhance color saturation from within. The pear geometry is carefully faceted to maintain symmetry between the rounded and pointed ends, preserving even girdle thickness and minimizing weight loss while retaining the visual length that flatters many settings. The excellent polish produces crisp facet junctions and unbroken facet surfaces, enhancing both windowing resistance and the crisp play of light across facets, an important consideration when working with tanzanite where facet precision directly influences perceived color and sparkle.
Clarity and finish are equally considered in this offering, the stone grading very very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, with inclusions that are minor and do not interrupt the overall transparency or the gem's vivid color presentation. The material has been heat treated, a standard enhancement for tanzanite to develop the desirable blue violet hues, and the treatment has been executed to stable industry norms, producing uniform tone and saturation without surface alteration. Origin is Tanzania, the classic and exclusive source for gem quality tanzanite, and the piece is offered through The Natural Gemstone Company with full provenance information and certification documentation that supports origin and treatment statements. For setting recommendations, this gem benefits from an open prong or bezel set that allows light to enter the pavilion while securing the pointed tip, and orientation with the point toward the fingertip in a ring setting emphasizes the elongation and elegance of the pear silhouette. Given tanzanite hardness in the mid range, a protective setting is recommended for daily wear, and cleaning by warm soapy water and soft brush preserves polish, while aggressive ultrasonic or steam cleaning should be approached conservatively. This violetish blue tanzanite combines technical precision in cutting and finishing with an intense, commanding color, creating a stone that performs as a symbol of personal power and distinction, an ideal selection for connoisseurs seeking both technical excellence and unmistakable visual impact.
























