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6.46 Ct. Violet Cabochon Tanzanite from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Oct 24
Item ID: | K19354 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.57 Width: 9.56 Height: 7.45 |
Weight: | 6.46 Ct. |
Color: help | Violet |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Included |
Shape: help | Round |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $740 |
This violet tanzanite began its life deep within the unique geology of Tanzania, a stone born of time and pressure before a careful hand carried it from the mine to the workshop. As the miners uncovered the rough crystal, its translucent promise was already visible, a whisper of violet waiting to be revealed. At 6.46 carat, and measuring 9.57 x 9.56 x 7.45 mm, this round cabochon speaks of both substance and grace. The decision to fashion it as a cabochon was deliberate, a choice that honors the gem's inner glow rather than obscuring it with facets. Heat treatment was applied to gently awaken its medium color intensity, coaxing forth a pure and even violet that reads true whether viewed in daylight or lamplight. The clarity grade is included, evaluated at eye level, and those natural inclusions serve as a reminder of its origin and authenticity, telling the story of mineral growth and earthbound history. Every stage of this journey was overseen with care by our craftsmen, who shaped and inspected the gem so it could take its place in a setting that respects its lineage, a process and provenance we proudly stand behind at The Natural Gemstone Company.
What gives this cabochon its captivating presence is the way surface perfection and internal character work in concert, the excellent polish creating a seemingly flawless exterior that enhances the stone from every angle. The high dome and smooth finish act like a lens, deepening the violet core and allowing subtle shifts in tone to play across the surface as the light and perspective change. Where facets create sparkle, the cabochon offers a luminous depth, a soft opalescence that flatters the skin and complements metalwork in bezel and classic settings alike. The excellent polish means each curve catches light evenly, while the translucent body allows light to travel within the gem, producing a glow that appears to come from inside rather than simply reflecting off the surface. The included clarity does not diminish its beauty, it enriches it, giving the gem a natural fingerprint that collectors and wearers often prize. For those seeking a talisman that combines earthy origin and refined finish, this 6.46 carat violet tanzanite embodies both story and elegance, offered with the expertise and assurance of The Natural Gemstone Company.
























