rough/cut large Tanzanite asscher

[zeolite]

I bought this huge 79.5 ct tanzanite crystal in 2000, and aged it like a fine wine. I practice the art of ostrich purchasing – keep my head in the sand. The crystal was priced in the range of a fine used car, and I preferred not to discover that it had possibly huge flaws or bad color.

 

[zeolite]

Finally, perhaps a month ago, I needed to face the music and see how good or bad it was. Only then did I discover the flaw I saw on one side, was much larger and extensive than I thought when I bought it. So it came out smaller than I expected from the size of the rough. Here it is finished at 18.80 cts – incandescent evening color:

 

[zeolite]

Here is the required flower picture. The gem is so massive, that it crushed the poor flower petal. I had to support the petal by a ring of gray cardboard underneath. Late afternoon outdoor lighting:

 

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Another daylight color picture:

 

[mochi]

WOW! Just gorgeous!

 

[DiamanteBlu]

Gorgeous!

 

[bling addict]

Wow!!!

That is one gorgeous coloured stone!

 

[Catmom]

WOW, it''s absolutely gorgeous!!!

 

[PrecisionGem]

Beautiful stone!

I know exactly what you mean about putting off cutting the expensive stones. I have several of those that have been sitting here for a few years.

 

[vespergirl]

Beautiful stone - great color.

 

[Lovinggems]

Beautiful gem, I love the flower photos. What''s the dimensions of the stone?

 

[MakingTheGrade]

That is simply jaw-dropping, the color is so vibrant!

Haha, wait until LaurenThePartier and the other asscher lovers see this one!

If you ever decide to open your beyond-museum-worthy collection for public viewing, be sure to let us know! Hehe, you may need drool-resistant glass...

 

[marcy]

Wow is right! It is stunning!

 

[arjunajane]

wow zeolite, this is honestly one of the prettiest stones I''ve seen!
I''m sorry you lost more weigh than expected, but it''s still
an incredible stone.
Thanks for sharing!

 

[Gailey]

Of all the things I was expecting to see tonight when I opened my laptop, this was certainly not one of them. Nor was I expecting for it touch my soul - I don''t like blue, sapphires leave me cold for the most part.

But Mr Zeolite, this has got to be one of the most beautiful stones I have ever seen. It is simply stunning. As of course are all of your stones, but this one truly is in a class of it''s own.

Did you cut it?

 

[04diamond<3]

Wow!!! It''s gorgeous!!! I absolutely love the color!!! What are you going to do with it?

 

[zeolite]

Date: 9/19/2009 11:10:07 PM
Author: Lovinggems
Beautiful gem, I love the flower photos. What''s the dimensions of the stone?

Everyone, thank you for your kind comments.

LG, it is 15.0 x15.0 x10.8 mm

 

[zeolite]

Date: 9/19/2009 11:17:46 PM
Author: MakingTheGrade
That is simply jaw-dropping, the color is so vibrant!

Haha, wait until LaurenThePartier and the other asscher lovers see this one!

If you ever decide to open your beyond-museum-worthy collection for public viewing, be sure to let us know! Hehe, you may need drool-resistant glass...

Thank you, MTG. In time, it will make it''s way to a museum, which I have not yet notified

 

[zeolite]

Date: 9/19/2009 11:48:52 PM
Author: Gailey
Of all the things I was expecting to see tonight when I opened my laptop, this was certainly not one of them. Nor was I expecting for it touch my soul - I don''t like blue, sapphires leave me cold for the most part.

But Mr Zeolite, this has got to be one of the most beautiful stones I have ever seen. It is simply stunning. As of course are all of your stones, but this one truly is in a class of it''s own.

Did you cut it?

Thank you so much Gailey.
Yes.

 

[zeolite]

Date: 9/20/2009 12:22:16 AM
Author: 04diamond<3
Wow!!! It''s gorgeous!!! I absolutely love the color!!! What are you going to do with it?

Thank you. I''ll enjoy it for some time, then on to a museum.

 

[ma re]

Wow for the stone, wow for the photos

Mr. Z, one would think you could cut some more smaller stones from the "leftovers" of the big crystal (like what is the case with those famous, large diamonds)?

 

[mariedtiger]

Hi mr Zeolite,

When I see perfect beauty like that, I just sigh from the depths of my soul. My favorite is that last flower shot. Thanks for sharing. Sigh

 

[stepcutnut]

Gorgeous, what a beauty!!!

 

[Po10472]

Lord o'' mercy!!!

wow-weeee!!!

 

[oddoneout]

Wow. Amazing cut and colour.

 

[Roger Dery]

Mr. Zeolite,
This is fantastic and deserves to be in a museum!

 

[LD]

OMG Zeolite that is absolutely beyond words, stunningly gorgeous!

I''m stunned that a crystal that big only yielded 18ct, laying aside the issues you faced - you learn something new every day.

Unfortunately, you''ve made me realise that the one shape I don''t have in Tanzanite is an asscher. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! I want one now!

Seriously though, that is museum worthy and the cutting is phenomenal. Very many congratulations.

 

[Kismet]

Wow, that''s totally gorgeous! I dunno about the museum bit though... I''d much rather wear gorgeous jewels than have them languish in a glass case.

 

[AustenNut]

A wondrous stone and cut. Thanks for sharing!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 9/20/2009 9:08:15 AM
Author: Kismet
Wow, that''s totally gorgeous! I dunno about the museum bit though... I''d much rather wear gorgeous jewels than have them languish in a glass case.

I have to agree, this beauty deserves to be worn, seen, shared and enjoyed!
Of course it is your work Mr Z and your prerogative - I''m just curious though, do
you ever sell your gems, or only donate them?