Platinum, Tanzanite, and Diamond Ring

centered on a cushion cut tanzanite (13.5 x 12.2 x 8.9mm) weighing approximately 11.33 carats, set within a halo of full cut round diamonds weighing 1.08 total carats (H-I color, VS2-SI1 clarity), stamped Pt900 1019 STS and 1.08 for diamond carat weight.

18.4 x 17.6mm; Ring size 8

8.3 dwt.

Tanzanite displays a bluish violet hue, dark tone, and strong saturation.

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Tanzanite with abrasions to facet junctions and girdle visible under 10x magnification; otherwise good estate condition.

$1,500 - 2,500