Seller | katharath |
Category | Colored Gemstone |
Created | December 20, 2016 |
Location | US |
Asking price | $1,000 |
SOLD
1.76 cts; 7.3 mm round Portuguese merelani mint precision cut by Andrew/Gemfix
$1000 OBO :)
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Offering today this gorgeous merelani mint:
- merelani mint, untreated
- 1.76 cts
- 7.3 mm round, the depth is 5 mm, Portuguese cut by Andrew at Gemfix (the cut looks flawless to me)
- Origin is Tanzania
- Clarity is VVS (it looks quite clean)
Pic 2 shows next to diamonds; pics 4,5 show side and bottom views. More pics and a short vid available on request.
Some addtl info - it is on the lighter side in saturation. It looks its best in diffused sun, but just generally picks up very well in any sunlight. The cut is perfect. The sparkle is gorgeous. It tends to pick up any colors around it and can reflect them. I am including pics of it looking its best color wise and also when it looks not the best. Without sufficient sunlight, I think it can sometimes appear washed out. With even a little natural light, it can look quite amazing; tends to show the blue tint in good sunlight.
I've owned quite a lot of mints. The one "negative" for this one is the lighter saturation, but the fact that it doesn't show yellow, and is a larger round precision cut (these can be virtually impossible to find above 6 mm in size) balance that out, in my mind. If you're ok with all of that, this may be the right stone for you :). From previous experience with a very similar but smaller mint, I can say that I think this one would look fantastic in a bezel (but any setting should be great for it).
I am including pics of the bottom and a side shot; it's a very symmetrical stone, with a thin girdle.
I ship within the US only (due to insurance issues with int'l shipping). PayPal only please. I'm katharath on PS, and I've had many successful transactions here, selling from my personal collection as my preferences change. Please ask all questions before buying - as I'm not a trade person, and I almost always discount my pre loved items rather a lot, the understanding is that sales will be final. I am happy to provide any further info that I can, upon request.