Tanzanite

Tanzanite – a rare gemstone from Tanzania, Africa, will be auctioned off at Bruun Rasmussen’s auction number 750 on 1 December 2005.

Auction number 750 on 1 December 2005, lots 505 and 527

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Tanzanite is a very special and unique gemstone. World-wide it occurs only in one special location, Tanzania, Africa. The Tanzanite was first discovered by some Massai herdsmen in 1967.

The Tanzanite is especially well-known in association with the world-famous jeweller Tiffany, who gave the stone its name. The deep blue with a slight purple is one of the most extravagant colours available.

Estimate EUR 1,600 – 2,000.

Van Cleef & Arpels

Exquisite jewellery by Van Cleef & Arpels. This highly attractive diamond leaf-brooch by the world-famed jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels, was a present given by Mr Maersk McKinney Møller at a naming ceremony of the ship TT Kirsten in Odense 1975.

This brooch, an “autumn-leaf”, is set with a total of 5.00 ct. sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds.

Estimate EUR 6,700.

 

For further information, please contact:

Katrin Mikkelsen Sørensen: +45 8818 1174 · kms@bruun-rasmussen.dk