Ditto to all of thisI really like tanzanite and that’s a pretty ring. I’d consider it for an occasional wear ring but not frequent. I prefer tanzanite for earrings and pendants. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will chime in too.
What ballpark are they asking for it? It’s a very nice piece but tanzanite can be one of the most horrendously overpriced stones, and unscrupulous jewelers can take advantage of the public’s naïveté regarding their value.
It’s hard to tell from the photos, but it appears to be a high-quality tanzanite in a heavy gold (??? 14k or 18k or platinum) mount with almost two carats of nice white diamonds. Depending on the workmanship, It seems a fair price, not a bargain, but fair. I personally would rather have a more durable stone I could enjoy on my finger more often, but I understand the appeal of tanzanite color. Unfortunately, its a very brittle gem. Facet abrasions and microcraters are just a given with this gem, even with minimal wear.Good question. This is a 4.12 carat tanzanite with 1.9 carats of diamonds. They are asking 5800. Thoughts?
It’s hard to tell from the photos, but it appears to be a high-quality tanzanite in a heavy gold (??? 14k or 18k or platinum) mount with almost two carats of nice white diamonds. Depending on the workmanship, It seems a fair price, not a bargain, but fair. I personally would rather have a more durable stone I could enjoy on my finger more often, but I understand the appeal of tanzanite color. Unfortunately, its a very brittle gem. Facet abrasions and microcraters are just a given with this gem, even with minimal wear.
You got it - 18k white gold. Thanks for your insights. I think I will be too afraid to wear it - and then it will just sit in a box - so I will likely pass. That color though...