Unheated “Mermaid” Tanzanite in Platinum

[Eli22]

My latest project - an unheated “mermaid” tanzanite precision cut by Alex Weber in a brushed platinum ring by David Klass.

I’ve had this tanzanite for a while, I asked Alex (@premiergemstones) to cut it for me after seeing one of his posts on Instagram.

Here was his post about my gem:

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I wanted a simple, structured setting for this stone that would also protect it (I know it’s not for everyday wear) and DK & team came through, as always!

 

[missyc]

Lovely colour! I am team bezel - they are just so buttery smooth on the finger. You won't even notice it's there!

Oh, and hand shots please

 

[Eli22]

Lovely colour! I am team bezel - they are just so buttery smooth on the finger. You won't even notice it's there!

Oh, and hand shots please

Thank you so much! It’s quite the chameleon in different lighting. I do love a good bezel! DK and team created a perfect one here - structured to go with the precision cut of the gem! I’ll get some hand pics posted for sure!

 

[Ally T]

This is so pretty! Looking forward to seeing hand shots too!

 

[Eli22]

This is so pretty! Looking forward to seeing hand shots too!

Thanks @Ally T !

It changes color all the time - from blue, to gray, to purple, sometimes a tinge of green






I am enjoying its many moods (similar to mine )

 

[glitterata]

Thanks @Ally T !

It changes color all the time - from blue, to gray, to purple, sometimes a tinge of green






I am enjoying its many moods (similar to mine )

This is one of my favorite rings I've seen in years! I love how the pleochroism makes the colors dance through the stone. The setting is perfect for it, and for your hand. What a beautiful, fascinating ring!

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

I'm fascinated by these, in a way I don't understand why they ever heated them if they looked like this! I love them and their shifting color.
I love the ring they built for it- it's perfect.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Thanks @Ally T !

It changes color all the time - from blue, to gray, to purple, sometimes a tinge of green






I am enjoying its many moods (similar to mine )

That is spectacular and must be fun to see these color shifts. Beautifully done.

 

[Catmom]

I love how it changes color so much!

 

[canuk-gal]

I love how it changes color so much!

+ a billion.

 

[Ally T]

Thanks @Ally T !

It changes color all the time - from blue, to gray, to purple, sometimes a tinge of green






I am enjoying its many moods (similar to mine )

Gosh, it’s a proper chameleon! It’s lovely!

 

[missyc]

What amazing presence it has on your hand!

 

[cushioncutnut]

Thanks @Ally T !

It changes color all the time - from blue, to gray, to purple, sometimes a tinge of green






I am enjoying its many moods (similar to mine )

Ewe I see the green you are mentioning! Reminds of an Alexandrite with all of those beautiful colors coming through! The setting is perfect for it and I love the band you have with it too!!

 

[Eli22]

This is one of my favorite rings I've seen in years! I love how the pleochroism makes the colors dance through the stone. The setting is perfect for it, and for your hand. What a beautiful, fascinating ring!

Aww thank you so much @glitterata ! I can’t believe it took me so long to set it, and I’m super happy with DK’s execution. It’s fun to see all the different colors - I am having a love affair with these types of multicolor stones (I just recently discovered the allure of opals)

 

[Eli22]

I'm fascinated by these, in a way I don't understand why they ever heated them if they looked like this! I love them and their shifting color.
I love the ring they built for it- it's perfect.

Thank you @ItsMainelyYou ! I know what you mean re: heating! I also love that vibrant blue-purple but this chameleon is fun. Thanks again to DK & team for making such a nice setting!

 

[Eli22]

That is spectacular and must be fun to see these color shifts. Beautifully done.

I love how it changes color so much!

+ a billion.

Thank you, ladies!!! The color shifting/change is pretty mesmerizing! I am still discovering new hues - I saw a flash of red/bronze the other night.

 

[Eli22]

Gosh, it’s a proper chameleon! It’s lovely!

Haha that she is! I’m considering calling her Karma (Chameleon)

 

[Eli22]

What amazing presence it has on your hand!

Thank you!!

 

[Eli22]

Ewe I see the green you are mentioning! Reminds of an Alexandrite with all of those beautiful colors coming through! The setting is perfect for it and I love the band you have with it too!!

Thank you @cushioncutnut ! The green is very subtle, but when I see it, it makes me happy. An Alexandrite is on my wish list, so this is a good sub for now

 

[MissGotRocks]

What a fun ring! I can imagine that some stones change a bit and not all of the colors would be to one's liking. However, this stone never knew a bad color!! So pretty, the setting is perfect and you get to watch a light show all day. Well done again!!!

 

[bling_dream19]

This ring is so gorgeous and I just love it! Perfect summer mermaid ring!