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Gemstone: Tanzanite
Color: Yellow, Green, Teal, Purple
Weight: 1.55 carats
Shape & Cut: Modified Mixed Brilliant Pear
Dimensions (mm): [Length: 8.54mm, Width: 6.33mm, Height: 4.80mm]
Origin: Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Treatment: None
This untreated tanzanite reveals a palette that feels almost impossible to define with a single color. Cool teal and ocean blue gather beneath the crown before dissolving into soft lavender and violet, while fleeting flashes of golden olive emerge along the edges as the stone catches the light. The result is an elegant spectrum that shifts effortlessly between sea and sky, earning the "mermaid" character prized by collectors of naturally pleochroic tanzanite.
Its graceful pear silhouette enhances these transitions, drawing the eye from the rounded shoulder to the refined point where each facet contributes a different hue. Rather than relying on bold saturation alone, this gemstone captivates through complexity—subtle changes unfolding with every movement and every change in lighting.
Sourced from the famed Merelani Hills of Tanzania and completely untreated, this is a gemstone whose rarity lies not only in its origin but in the extraordinary harmony of colors nature has preserved within it.
The modified mixed brilliant cut balances brilliance with depth, allowing multiple facet families to reveal the gemstone's remarkable pleochroism without sacrificing elegance. The carefully proportioned pavilion encourages light to return evenly while preserving distinct zones of blue, green, violet, and soft golden reflections.
Its classic pear outline provides timeless versatility, yet the precision of the faceting gives the stone a distinctly contemporary presence. Every angle invites a different expression of color, showcasing the natural complexity that untreated Merelani tanzanite is celebrated for.