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Large Tanzanite

P: 9/25/2005 12:25:25 PM
Frisket Rough Rock Total Posts: 9 Last Post: 9/27/2005 Member Since: 9/10/2005	I came across this Tanzanite at the office one day, its 94 Carats, modified triangle cut, with a Very Good Colour ID. i found it Impressive being the biggest Tanzanite I have ever had my hands on. Just thought I would share it with everyone. Although I heard that they unearthed a 16,839 Carat Tanzanite near Killimanjaro. NOW I GOTTA SEE THAT!!
Posted: 9/25/2005 12:25:25 PM

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P: 9/24/2005 2:55:33 PM
LadyluvsLuxury Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,264 Last Post: 1/21/2009 Member Since: 5/22/2005	WOW, that has an amazing color and so freakin large! What would you do with a stone of that size? Thanks for sharing! _________________________________________________________________ It's hard to see the rainbow through the storm but it can't rain forever!
Posted: 9/24/2005 2:55:33 PM

P: 9/24/2005 3:37:25 PM
Frisket Rough Rock Total Posts: 9 Last Post: 9/27/2005 Member Since: 9/10/2005	I actually have no idea. it was given too me to Laser Inscribe. I think its one of those that get a name and end up on display somewhere. i cant tell you how stressful it was to inscribe, i was so worried that i was going to bugger it up!!! but it went well!
Posted: 9/24/2005 3:37:25 PM

P: 9/24/2005 4:52:21 PM
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003	That's BIG! Just what would one do with something like that!? Pala News lists one historic specimen and the three kilogram monster is considered the largest find yet - there are some worrisome pictures at TanzaniteOne... Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian]
Posted: 9/24/2005 4:52:21 PM

P: 9/24/2005 7:48:59 PM
Rascal49 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,350 Last Post: 7/16/2007 Member Since: 7/25/2004	WOW, it's huge and gorgeous!! ________________________________ Michelle AKA Stretch4 I intend to live forever... so far, so good.
Posted: 9/24/2005 7:48:59 PM

P: 9/24/2005 9:27:49 PM
Frisket Rough Rock Total Posts: 9 Last Post: 9/27/2005 Member Since: 9/10/2005	I will pull out all the details on monday so we can see how much hes worth! i know it got a good evaluation for everything.
Posted: 9/24/2005 9:27:49 PM

P: 9/25/2005 11:56:15 AM
oldminer Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,964 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/4/2000	There are many larger gemstones in collections. SOme of them are among the best material of the species because when the chemicals for a particular stone are so prevalent, the stone can form in a more pure environment. When it comes to practical sizes to wear, most of the largest collector stones are simply too large for a person to even hang around their neck. The're a wonder to examine and study. Thansk for the posting. Sure wish you could give us a cleaer photo, too. David S. Atlas GG(GIA), ASG, Sr. Mbr. NAJA www.datlas.com
Posted: 9/25/2005 11:56:15 AM

P: 9/25/2005 5:37:00 PM
Matatora Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,230 Last Post: 7/26/2006 Member Since: 3/6/2005	I cannot see the picture in Friskets post, could someone please link it? -Matatora Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.
Posted: 9/25/2005 5:37:00 PM

P: 9/25/2005 6:26:05 PM
Frisket Rough Rock Total Posts: 9 Last Post: 9/27/2005 Member Since: 9/10/2005	Sorry about that, they moved my post. so here u go. i took the photo with my cell.
Posted: 9/25/2005 6:26:05 PM

P: 9/26/2005 9:42:33 AM
Madam Bijoux Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,054 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/15/2005	A question for the Tanzanite experts on board: I'm considering buying a 7.04 carat Tanzanite. It's a superb color (a shade or 2 deeper blue than Windex with a slight touch of purple), but there is some tiny pitting and very light scratches on part of the table facet. The sales person said that they could be "naturals" and she hadn't noticed them until I pointed them out. (ROFL!!!) I suspect that the stone was either damaged when it was put into the setting or it was previously owned and got reposessed. It's in a ring--bad idea for a Tanzanite, I know. Has anyone seen "naturals" on the surface of Tanzanites or any other colored stones, and do they weaken the structure/integrity of the stone at all? This is the most beautiful Tanzanite I've ever seen and I would buy it despite whatever caused the very slight damage to the table facet. (You would need an eagle eye like mine to see it.) Maybe I could use the damage as a bargaining point to get them to lower the price, but if the stone is in danger of breaking because of it, I won't buy it. What do you think? "I never met a diamond I didn't like." No jewel is as beautiful as a cat's eyes. Madam Bijoux (Gabrielle)
Posted: 9/26/2005 9:42:33 AM

P: 9/26/2005 10:31:43 AM
MJO Ideal Rock Total Posts: 661 Last Post: 3/28/2008 Member Since: 11/3/2004	Hello Gabrielle, Tanzanite is on the soft side so care must be taken. In a ring it is prone to scratch and chip if worn everyday. There are never naturals left on tanzanites. This ring was either previously worn or the stone was taken from another source and reset without repolishing. You could ask them to have the stone repolished but it will loose some (small amount) of weight. If there are no fractures into the stone these surface scratches are not a problem and will go away with repolishing.
Posted: 9/26/2005 10:31:43 AM

P: 9/26/2005 10:43:34 AM
Madam Bijoux Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,054 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/15/2005	Many thanks, MJO. "I never met a diamond I didn't like." No jewel is as beautiful as a cat's eyes. Madam Bijoux (Gabrielle)
Posted: 9/26/2005 10:43:34 AM

P: 9/27/2005 8:40:42 AM
Frisket Rough Rock Total Posts: 9 Last Post: 9/27/2005 Member Since: 9/10/2005	cant get the details on that Tanzanite, Soz.
Posted: 9/27/2005 8:40:42 AM

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