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1.75CT Tanzanite: Green and Yellow Octagonal Asscher Cut

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Specifications:

  • Gemstone: Tanzanite
  • Color: Green, Yellow
  • Weight: 1.75 carats
  • Shape & Cut: Octagonal Asscher
  • Dimensions (mm): 6.35 x 6.35 x 5.56
  • Origin: Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania
  • Treatment: None

In Natural Light

This exceptional untreated tanzanite presents an entirely different expression of the species, exchanging the familiar blues and violets for a luminous spectrum of olive-green and golden yellow. The color evokes late afternoon sunlight filtering through a forest canopy, where warm amber light meets cool green foliage in quiet harmony.

The balanced octagonal outline gives the gemstone remarkable presence, while each concentric step draws the eye inward through layers of transparent color. As the stone moves, subtle flashes of pale chartreuse, honey gold, and soft olive emerge from within the crystal, creating a restrained yet endlessly fascinating display. Rather than relying on intense saturation, this tanzanite captivates through its rarity, clarity, and elegant color transitions.

Untreated and sourced from Tanzania's Merelani Hills, this gemstone is a remarkable example of nature producing one of the most uncommon color expressions found within tanzanite.

The Lapidary's Eye

The custom octagonal Asscher cut celebrates precision above all else. Broad, perfectly aligned step facets create a mesmerizing hall-of-mirrors effect that emphasizes the gemstone's remarkable transparency and natural pleochroism. The deep pavilion allows light to travel through multiple reflective planes, revealing alternating flashes of warm yellow and cool green as the stone changes orientation.

Rather than maximizing brilliance alone, the cut was designed to showcase the crystal's uncommon color zoning with architectural clarity, resulting in a gemstone that feels both contemporary and timeless.

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