Bidspirit auction | Art Deco Tanzanite & Diamond

Art Deco Tanzanite & Diamond Platinum Earrings - This is an astonishing set of natural Art Deco 1920's style Tanzanite and Diamond earrings set in polished platinum with paperwork. Tanzanite Is a very rare precious gemstone that is only found in the Usumburu Mountains that border the Umba Valley of northern Tanzania. Originally discovered in 1967 by Tiffany & Company who named the stone Tanzanite. This example is unique due to its exceptional pleochroism (an optical phenomenon in which a stone has different colors when observed at different angles). The earrings are from renowned designer Orianne Collins and is marked, ”ORIANNE PT950”. The solid platinum earrings feature a two fantastic pear modified brilliant cut with brilliant cut crown Tanzanite stones with a total weight of 4.70 carats and very high quality / clarity with beautiful transparent eye clean finish with Vivid Violet Blue color and rare pleochroism giving different changes of colors when moved having a very even color throughout. Surrounding the pear cut Tanzanite is a halo bezel being complete set with Diamonds and held by a cluster or diamond set links finishing in a post clasp which are also set with Diamonds. Overall, the set shows a total of 72 round brilliant cut Diamonds having a weight of 1.06 carats, VS2 to SI2 clarity and G-H color. The earrings come with an AIGL (American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc., a GIA Graduate) report and appraisal which values the ring at $15,527.00. Overall, the set weights 8.20 grams and has a stone weight of 5.76 carats. Condition: For a complete representation of condition please review pictures. Some items may have additional images, if so please visit our website directly. It is the buyer's responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.