Description
The largest International gem show held in the US takes place every February in Tucson, AZ. The 2009 show closed with some amazing new finds including one of the top sellers Zircon that was carried in a variety of earth tone reds, orange, yellow and brown. Most sought are the sherry wine to cinnamon colored large stones that show multi-colored brilliance. Show-cased in this designer ring is a rich sherry colored cushion cut zircon of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin. This large zircon 7.07 carats, measures 11.82 X 8.53 X 5.96 mm and sports a gorgeous cushion cut with some scissor like faceting along the pavilion.
Excellent clarity and very intense luster further characterize this zircon as amongst the finest. Of particular note is the stone's electric multi colored brilliance with vibrant flashes of red, orange and deep raspberry. Prong set the zircon rests between 0.70 carats in total diamond weight. Baguette cut diamonds are elegantly channel set in the middle portion of the ring's shoulders and on either side of the baguettes is a row of bead set round brilliant diamonds. Additional round brilliant diamonds are located on both sides of the ring's gallery. The diamonds have top cutting, color (G grade) and excellent eye-clean clarity (SI1 grade).
The ring weighs approximately 7.0 grams of 14K white gold and is a size 7 1/2 (please request resizing on your order form). This magnificent piece is offered by Jill Underhill of Color Symphony (http://www.colorsymphony.com) and will be shipped directly from their location in New Hampshire. All jewelry items are hand crafted original designs by Jill Underhill of Color Symphony Jewelers (http//www.ColorSymphony.com). All rings also include complimentary resizing.This item also includes complimentary shipping.
This gemstone (or gemstone that is part of this piece of gemstone jewelry) has been enhanced by traditional heat treatment. Traditional heat treatment is used to improve a stones color, remove color zoning/banding, and improve clarity. This treatment is considered permanent. The only way to tell if a colored stone has been treated is for the stone to be analyzed by a lab. Generally only gemstone laboratories have the equipment necessary to make a qualified judgement with any certainty.
Untreated gemstones are rare and should be verified by a lab independent of the seller. A good rule of thumb is to always assume a gemstone has been enhanced, unless valid certification from a reputable laboratory is available. No one that sells jewelry or gems should be doing appraisals, certifications, or analysis. It should always be an independent third party with no vested interest in the sale.
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