14.95 Ct. Violet Cabochon Cat’s Eye Tanzanite from Tanzania

This exceptional violet tanzanite from Tanzania weighs 14.95 carats and measures 16.41 by 11.83 by 9.11 millimeters, presented in a classic oval cabochon shape. The cabochon cutting style is ideal for this material, as it enhances the gem's intense color intensity and accentuates optical phenomena, while the excellent polish provides a bright, clean surface that maximizes visual appeal. Clarity is graded as included, evaluated at eye level, which means there are internal features visible to a trained eye, yet the overall transparency remains translucent and attractive. The stone has undergone standard heat treatment to stabilize and intensify its violet hue, a common and widely accepted enhancement for tanzanite that improves color uniformity without compromising durability. For an educated buyer, these clear specifications, combined with the substantial carat weight and precise dimensions, explain the gem's value as a high impact example of Tanzanian tanzanite suited to exhibition quality jewelry.

This cabochon also displays a pronounced cat's-eye effect, or chatoyancy, visible as a single bright band of light that skates across the dome when the stone is moved under a light source. Chatoyancy in tanzanite is produced by aligned, fibrous or needle like inclusions that reflect light in a narrow band, and the smooth domed surface of the cabochon is the correct cutting geometry to reveal and focus that band. The visibility and sharpness of the band are further enhanced by the excellent polish and by the stone's dimensions, which provide a broad surface for the phenomenon to develop, making it especially striking in pendant or ring settings. Given its size, intense violet color, and the dramatic cat's-eye, this gem is particularly well suited to a single stone statement piece where the color and chatoyancy can be fully appreciated, such as a prominent pendant, cocktail ring, or museum style mount. The Natural Gemstone Company provides these detailed grading notes and provenance information to support confident purchasing decisions, and we can advise on mounting styles that will best showcase the stone while protecting its surface and preserving its unique optical attributes.