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1.41 Ct. Tanzanite from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Apr 12
Item ID: | K11722 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.76 Width: 6.73 Height: 3.68 |
Weight: | 1.41 Ct. |
Color: help | Violet |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $240 |
This 1.41 carat oval violet tanzanite from The Natural Gemstone Company is a superb example of collectible gem quality, combining measured proportions with visual appeal. The stone measures 8.76 x 6.73 x 3.68 mm, a face up size that balances presence and wearability. It is fashioned in an oval shape with a mixed brilliant cut, a style chosen to maximize scintillation while preserving the inherent blue violet saturation of tanzanite. Clarity was evaluated as eye clean at normal viewing distance, which means no inclusions are visible to the unaided eye, a factor that materially increases desirability and value for an educated buyer. Color intensity is described as intense, and the polish is excellent, both attributes that enhance light return and give the gem a rich, velvety depth. The stone has been heat treated, a common and stable enhancement for tanzanite that reliably brings out the blue violet hue, and its documented origin is Tanzania, the only source of gem quality tanzanite, which adds provenance and market significance. Taken together, the weight, dimensions, cut, clarity, treatment, and origin make this piece a technically sound and attractive choice for collectors and connoisseurs seeking a mid sized, high color tanzanite.
The violet blue of this tanzanite is highly adaptable to a variety of skin tones, making it an excellent choice for jewelry that aims for versatile elegance. On fair skin the intense violet will appear vivid and almost electric, providing a striking contrast that brings out cooler undertones. For warm or medium complexions the blue violet takes on a slightly softer, more sophisticated character, harmonizing with golden undertones and pairing beautifully with yellow or rose gold settings to create a warm, luminous effect. On olive and darker skin tones the rich saturation will read as deeply luxurious and highly visible, the strong color contrast producing a regal presence that works equally well in bold cocktail rings or refined pendant settings. In terms of metal choices, white metals such as platinum and white gold tend to emphasize the blue aspect of the stone, while yellow and rose gold warm the overall appearance and highlight the violet component. For an educated buyer seeking balance between rarity and wearability, this eye clean, intensely colored, well cut tanzanite from Tanzania represents a sound acquisition with considerable stylistic flexibility, and The Natural Gemstone Company stands ready to provide additional details on certification, setting recommendations, and provenance documentation.























