From Le Vian®, this vibrant gemstone pendant is carefully crafted in 14k Honey Gold™. A central Blueberry Tanzanite® is enveloped within a halo of 1/3ctw Vanilla Diamonds®. 1/20ctw Chocolate Diamonds® sparkle along the bale adding luxury to the overall design of the piece. Diamonds are 1/3ctw and SI2 in clarity. Pendant measures 19.7mm in length and 8.4mm in width. Chain is adjustable up to 20 inches in length.
Tanzanite was discovered in 1967 and named for the only area in which it is found – Tanzania, Africa. What makes this gem so popular is its vivid color, high clarity and tri-chronic qualities (it shows different colors when viewed in different directions). Le Vian® loved the lush flavor of tanzanite so much that, in the 80s, the company imported over 50% of tanzanite to the U.S. Today, that stockpile which best displays a unique chorus of tri-chronic blue. pink and purple flavors are sweet Blueberry Tanzanite® – the 2015 Gem of the Year.
Natural fancy brown diamonds are available in shades from champagne to cognac to Chocolate Diamonds®, Le Vian®’s original brand of natural fancy color brown diamonds. Chocolate Diamonds® are naturally flavored, the depth of their color determined by the tremendous amount of pressure the diamond receives from deep within the earth.
Vanilla Diamonds® are specially selected to adorn Le Vian® designs – from breathtaking one-of-a-kind red carpet favored designs in Vanilla Gold® to the trendsetting combination of Strawberry ‘N Vanilla® featuring the blushing hue of Strawberry Gold® topped with Vanilla Diamonds®.
Specifications
Metal Information
- Metal: Yellow Gold – 14k
Diamond Information
- Total Diamond Weight: 1/3 ctw Carat Weight: The actual weight of a single gemstone. The weight of a one carat diamond equates to 200 mg or 0.2 grams. Carat weight is often expressed as a decimal or as points. A one carat diamond is the same as 1ct. or 100 points; a 1/2 carat diamond could also be called .5ct. or a 50 point diamond. To make things complicated, gemstones have different densities. Meaning, a one carat diamond and a one carat amethyst are not exactly the same size.See our Education section regarding the “4 C’s” for detailed information regarding Carat Weight.
- Diamond Clarity: SI2 Clarity: An industry term describing the number and density of inclusions and blemishes within a diamond or gemstone. See our Education section regarding the 4 C’s for detailed information.
Necklace Information
- Length: 19.7 mm
- Width: 8.4 mm
- Chain Length: 20 in
Stone Information
- Stone Type: Tanzanite Tanzanite: A modern day mineral discovered in 1967 in Tanzania. When mined, specimens appear dusty brown but upon being heated, become a spectacular royal blue or lavender. Faceted stones are usually fee of inclusions. Earning a grade of 6.5 to 7.0 on the Mohs Scale, the gemstone is moderately hardy. Recently added as an alternative birthstone for December, the stone has little lore surrounding it because of its newness.
- Stone Shape: Oval Oval: A gemstone or material cut to resemble an elongated circle.
- Stone Color: Blue
- Stone Clarity: SI2
- Stone Size: 8×6 mm
- Quantity: 1
- Stone Type: Diamond Diamond: This popular and sought-after gemstone is composed of carbon. Diamonds can be found in a variety of colors, from colorless to yellow, brown, and even black. Diamonds are the hardest natural substance on earth and rate a 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Diamond is also known as April’s birthstone.
- Stone Shape: Round Round: A gemstone or material cut or formed into a rounded shape.
- Stone Color: Brown
- Stone Clarity: SI2
- Quantity: 4
- Stone Type: Diamond Diamond: This popular and sought-after gemstone is composed of carbon. Diamonds can be found in a variety of colors, from colorless to yellow, brown, and even black. Diamonds are the hardest natural substance on earth and rate a 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Diamond is also known as April’s birthstone.
- Stone Shape: Round Round: A gemstone or material cut or formed into a rounded shape.
- Stone Clarity: SI2
- Quantity: 10
- Stone Type: Diamond Diamond: This popular and sought-after gemstone is composed of carbon. Diamonds can be found in a variety of colors, from colorless to yellow, brown, and even black. Diamonds are the hardest natural substance on earth and rate a 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Diamond is also known as April’s birthstone.
- Stone Shape: Baguette Baguette: A type of gemstone shape consisting of a single, rectangular gemstone. Traditionally with 14 facets, the baguette cut tends to have a higher luster than other cuts.
- Stone Clarity: SI2
- Quantity: 2
