The Bakersfield Californian

African Gem Cutter Makes $2,689,000 Mistake... Will

-

Allegedly, just two years after the discovery of tanzanite in 1967, a Maasai tribesman knocked on the door of a gem cutter’s office in Nairobi. The Maasai had brought along an enormous chunk of tanzanite and he was looking to sell. But the gem cutter was suspicious and assumed that a stone so large could only be glass. The cutter sent him on his way. Based on common pricing, that “chunk” could have been worth close to $3,000,000! The tanzanite gem cutter missed his chance to hit the jeweler’s jackpot. Would you have made the same mistake then? Will you make it today? In the decades since its discovery, tanzanite has become one of the world’s most coveted gemstones. Found in only one remote place on Earth (in Tanzania’s Merelani Hills, in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjar­o), the precious purple stone is 1,000 times rarer than diamonds. Supplies of tanzanite will not last forever, once the last purple gem is pulled from the Earth, no more tanzanite. Most believe that we only have a twenty year supply left, which is why it’s so amazing for us to offer this incredible price break. Staying true to our contrarian nature, we’ve decided to lower the price of one of the world’s rarest and most popular gemstones. This stunning two-total carat Sunburst Tanzanite Ring features marquise-cut gems set dramatical­ly in gorgeous sterling silver. Each facet sparkles with the distinct violet-blue hue of the precious stones. Limited Availabili­ty. We only have 1200, 954 left for this ad only. Your satisfacti­on is 100% guaranteed. If you are not completely aglow with the Sunburst Tanzanite Ring, send it back within 30 days for a complete refund of the item price. But, please don’t wait, our supply is dropping rapidly. Jewelry Specificat­ions: • 2 ctw genuine tanzanite; .925 sterling silver setting; Ring: whole sizes 5–10 Sunburst Genuine Tanzanite Ring (2 ctw) $349 $59* + S&P *Special price only for customers using the offer code.

 ?? ??

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from United States