Featured in this lot is this classic tanzanite and diamond 14k dangle earrings. The earrings show one pair of polished, stamped and tested pair of platinum earrings with a bright finish and show new condition with excellent workmanship and features a 'Orianne' mark with 950 stamp next to it. The earring both feature pear shape modified brilliant cut tanzanite stones with violetish blue coloration and very good cut grade and shows average dimensions of 11mm x 8mm and shows a collective weight of 4.87carats. The stone shows an exceptional neon Bluish Violet (moderately strong Blue Violet / Purple) color, which is considered AAA. Tanzanite is a very rare precious gemstone that is only found in the Usumburu Mountains that border the Umba Valley of northern Tanzania. It was originally discovered in 1967 by Tiffany & Company, who named the stone Tanzanite. Tanzanite is unique due to its exceptional pleochroism (an optical phenomenon in which a stone has different colors when observed at different angles). The tanzanite stones are profusely decorated with with art nouveau style bordering and is overall decorated with 216 round brilliant natural diamonds with measurements ranging from
This is a wonderful pair of earrings, the best quality that money can buy. The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc.(American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K63E25-EA13456) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $17,393.00.