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2.90 Ct. Tanzanite from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Jan 17
Item ID: | K9685 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.75 Width: 7.66 Height: 6.13 |
Weight: | 2.90 Ct. |
Color: help | Violet |
Color intensity: help | Medium Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Radiant |
Cut: | Radiant Cut |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $518 |
High in the rugged hills of Merelani, nestled at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, lies the secret heart of one of the world’s most extraordinary gemstones: tanzanite. This remarkable gem is found in a single place on earth, making it rarer than diamonds. The tale begins deep within the violet-hued earth, where miners carefully extract the stone that, months or even years later, will grace the light of day in a breathtaking form. Among them, our cherished discovery, a transparent 2.90 carat tanzanite of radiant shape, with dimensions that promise a spectacle of light and color at 7.75 x 7.66 x 6.13 mm, begins its journey from nature to nurture.
With a clarity grade of very slightly included, like stars in a clear midnight sky, the gemstone whispers tales through its subtle inclusions, becoming a keeper of stories etched by nature herself. Once painstakingly mined, the gemstone undergoes a metamorphosis at the hands of master artisans who meticulously shape its radiant cut. It is their skill that allows light to cascade through the gem’s surfaces, harnessing a brilliance that rivals the most renowned sapphires and surpasses expectations with a dance of hue and shimmer unique to tanzanite.
What sets this tanzanite apart from more common gemstones is its medium intense color intensity, a mesmerizing violet hue that shifts shades as the light moves. Unlike the steady blues of sapphires or the deep greens of emeralds, it captivates with every glance, offering a kaleidoscope of allure that invokes the enchanting sunrises over Kilimanjaro. An excellent polish ensures that each facet glows and sparkles, making it not just a gemstone but a storyteller with a timeless tale.
This radiant tanzanite culminates its magnificent journey in the care of The Natural Gemstone Company, where we celebrate the harmony of nature's creation and human craftsmanship. Here, it finds purpose being set into fine jewelry, ready to embark on yet another adventure, this time with its wearer. We invite you to become a part of this ongoing story, to embrace the exceptional rarity of this gemstone, and to cherish a piece of earth's artistry like no other.
