Vintage, 1995 5ct pear-shape solitare tanzanite ring, 18ct yellow gold burmese

Vintage, 1995 5ct pear-shape solitare tanzanite ring, 18ct yellow gold burmeseThis ring is sold, sorry. See similar rings: Metal: gold rings, yellow gold rings A pear shaped tanzanite set in 18ct yellow and white gold. This ring has impeccable provenience, purchased directly from the previous (and only) owner who sourced this magnificent stone directly from Tanzania, in late 1980s, just a few years after the mine was discovered. The stone was then masterfully set into a simple 18ct two tone gold setting, crafted by hand, in

which is what drew me to it

caused a considerable stir at the end of the 19th century

Though found in deposits as far flung as Mexico and New Zealand

Pink topaz was highly sought after by jewellers the 18th and 19th centuries and it is easy to understand why

the fine construction in platinum wirework is set with a beautiful pink

free from the florid and elaborate forms that had preceded it

VS/SI Colour G/H

as well as commemorating births

equal quality to the sapphire

coupling a wonderful gemological specimen with the best of early 20th century jewellery craftsmanship

87g (gross)

smartly accentuated by a yellow gold collet-setting