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Lot 8486

Tanzanite Ring

4 December 2005, 11:00 PST
Los Angeles

US$8,000 - US$12,000

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Tanzanite Ring

Merelani, Arusha District
Tanzania

Tanzanites have become extremely rare during the last few years as the local government has placed a ban on exports of rough approximately a year ago—only stones cut in Tanzania are permitted to leave.

One rarely sees tanzanite rough fashioned into a cabochon, thus this ring is impressive both for its shape and size, weighing approximately 73.62 carats. It displays an even sought-after violet-blue color for which the mineral is known and very good clarity. Bezel-set in a broad 18K gold shank. Size 7 ½ .

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