| ITEM DESCRIPTION |
| STYLE | FASHION RIGHT-HAND |
| MAIN STONE | TANZANITE |
| MAIN STONE COLOR | PURPLE |
| CONDITION | NEW |
| METAL | GOLD-WHITE |
| METAL PURITY | 14K |
| RING SIZE | 8 (P½) |
| HALLMARKED | 14KT |
| IMAGES AND ITEM SPECIFICS PROVIDED BY SUPPLIER |
Tanzanite
Modern birthstone for December
Tanzanites belong to the zoisite family, and are known for their incredible bluish-purple color. Since most tanzanite occurs as a golden brown stone, they are heat-treated to bring out the vivid violet blue. A common practice in the jewelry industry, the tanzanites can then range anywhere from a light lilac to dark saturated bluish-purple. Treated tanzanites are viewed as authentic.
Tanzanite's can only be found in the East African state of Tanzania. They have a hardness of 6 - 7 on the Mohs' Scale of Hardness.
Considered a relatively soft stone, it should only be cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft brush.
Gold
Gold is a beautiful and imperishable metal. It was one of the first metals to be mined because it commonly occurs in its native form (100% Pure)
Pure (100%) gold is too soft, and it is usually mixed with other metals (gold alloys) to make it stronger and more usable for jewelry. The metals that are mixed with pure gold for strength can also modify the color of gold resulting in different shades of yellow, white, and pink.
CARATS or KARATS - Indicate the amount of pure gold in the metal. Abbreviation: ct, kt
| Purity | 37.5% | 41.7% | 58.5% | 75% | 100% |
| USA | 9 kt | 10 kt | 14 kt | 18 kt | 24 kt |
| World Wide | 375 | 417 | 585 | 750 | 999 |
PRICE - The following are some of the factors that determine the value of a gold jewelry piece.
weight: gold is sold by weight - grams(gr) or pennyweights(dwt), the heavier the piece, the higher the gold content, therefore it is more expensive.
design: designer jewelry is more expensive, especially if it is a one of a kind piece.
finish: special finishes to the metal such as matte, or sand-blasted finish add to the cost of the gold jewelry piece.
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