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2.46 Ct. Tanzanite from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Mar 24
Item ID: | K9699 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.36 Width: 6.03 Height: 5.95 |
Weight: | 2.46 Ct. |
Color: help | Bi Color |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Radiant |
Cut: | Radiant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $374 |
One beautiful transparent 2.46 carat radiant shape bi color tanzanite began its journey deep within the geological formations of Tanzania, where selective artisanal and mechanized mining operations recover gem quality zoisite from narrow veins. From the moment the rough was extracted, it was evaluated for color zoning and clarity, and a promising piece was set aside for precision cutting. The cutter chose a radiant silhouette to maximize the gem face up size and to balance the natural bi color display, working to preserve the stone weight and capture the shift between cooler violet blue and warmer violet brown tones. The finished gem measures 8.36 x 6.03 x 5.95 mm, and its radiant cut facets were planned to enhance light return and to reveal the gem transparency. At rough inspection and after preforming, the material showed no significant inclusions at eye level, and the final grading is eye clean, evaluated at eye level, with medium color intensity and an excellent polish that brings clarity and luster to the surface.
Careful post cutting procedures at a qualified facility included a standard heat treated enhancement to stabilize the color and refine the bi color balance, followed by a full sequence of inspections and documented measurements. The 2.46 carat tanzanite was verified for dimensions, cut quality, and polish, and photographed to record its condition before distribution. The Natural Gemstone Company manages each stage of this journey with traceable records, ensuring the origin is recorded as Tanzania, and providing transparent information about the enhancement and grading. The gem presents as a versatile center stone for a variety of fine jewelry designs, offering a refined size and a radiant profile that complements modern and classic settings. For a client seeking a gemstone with clear provenance, measured specifications, and a careful cutting history, this bi color tanzanite represents a well documented example, and The Natural Gemstone Company stands ready to provide further technical details and guidance on setting options and routine care to preserve the polish and color over time.
