This listing is for the depicted loose gemstone that I personally precision faceted on my custom-made lapidary equipment
• 3.3 carats
• 10.1mm in length, 8.4mm in width, and 6.3mm in depth
• Faceted in my own Galaxy Cushion design
• Unheated/Untreated
• Uncut gem sourced from Tanzania
• Unheated/Untreated
• One inclusion is visible
This is an opportunity to own an unheated tanzanite in one of my signature cuts at a much more reasonable price because of the prominent inclusion. The inclusion is not particularly visible from the face-up view but becomes noticeable as you tilt the gem. It is more noticeable in bright light and very subtle in passive lighting. This is still a stunning open-toned unheated tanzanite. Its luster and scintillation will impress anyone. If you are OK with the inclusion, this could be a perfect fit!
Detailed Gem Description:
A natural and untreated tanzanite with an overall violet hue. It leans towards a violetish Purple hue in some lighting and when tilted on the narrow axis. In passive lighting it has a medium light to light tone and in direct lighting and direct sunlight it has a medium to medium dark tone. The saturation is similar, in passive lighting it has very slightly grayish to slightly grayish saturation and in direct light or sunlight it borders strong saturation. One inclusion is clearly visible, it is less noticeable from face up view but becomes more dominant as you tilt the gem. This is an open-tone tanzanite, it will glow and sparkle in any lighting!
See the last graphic for reference on how I graded these. To maintain originality, I made the reference graphics with gems of my own design but it is based on GIA's color description system.
Photos were taken in daylight with the sun and a blue sky overhead. The first four (4) videos were taken in daylight under a blue sky with the sun overhead. The fifth video was taken late in the afternoon with a blue sky overhead and the sun near the horizon. Later scenes from the third, fourth and fifth videos were taken indoors in passive lighting and under my overhead LED lights. Please review all the videos thoroughly.
Gemstone Rough Country of Origin: Tanzania
Cutter: Sennin
• Microscopy Report:
Pending
• This is available as a loose gemstone only, I will not be offering a custom made setting for this gem. You are welcome to bring it to another jeweler or keep it loose as a collection piece. If you have it set, I'd recommend an 18kt yellow gold for the best outcome during setting.
• A GIA lab report can be ordered for your purchase, see the "GIA laboratory report listing" for details
