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Gemstone: Tanzanite
Color: Blue, Teal, Green, Purple
Weight: 1.32 carats
Shape & Cut: Modified Cushion
Dimensions (mm): 6.48 x 6.38 x 4.60
Origin: Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Treatment: None
Color seems to gather and disperse across this exceptional Merelani tanzanite with every subtle movement. At first glance, it presents a cool sky-blue body color, yet almost immediately hints of teal emerge beneath the surface before soft violet and muted lavender begin to bloom through the crown. The interplay is gentle rather than dramatic, offering a refined display of the pleochroism that has made Tanzanian tanzanite one of the world's most captivating gemstones.
Its near-square proportions create a balanced canvas where broad flashes of blue mingle with cooler green and purple undertones, giving the stone an ever-changing personality in natural light. The result feels reminiscent of alpine lakes reflecting an evening sky—clear, tranquil, and endlessly shifting with the light.
Untreated and sourced from the legendary Merelani Hills, this gemstone possesses the quiet sophistication collectors appreciate: exceptional color complexity presented with remarkable clarity and elegance.
This modified cushion cut has been executed with remarkable precision, blending the softness of a classic cushion outline with a faceting arrangement that emphasizes symmetry and optical depth. The carefully balanced pavilion creates crisp reflections while encouraging the gemstone's natural pleochroic colors to appear one after another rather than all at once.
The cut avoids excessive brilliance in favor of structured light return, allowing the viewer to appreciate the subtle transitions between blue, teal, green, and violet. Its harmonious proportions make it equally suited to contemporary bespoke jewelry or a discerning collector's gemstone cabinet.