I bought a tanzanite, how much is it worth?

[michaeldiamondco]

I bought it on eBay. It has some inclusions, but the stone is eye clean. It has many colors including the D-block violetish blue color on top and bottom, a green color in the middle and it also has a bit of Nice Dark purple on the bottom too.
But the problem is I have no Idea what the value is... I bought it for what I think is a really low price and the only thing I really know about it is that it's a natural UNHEATED tanzanite with three colors and that it has a hint of windowing.
I would really like some opinions on this stone.
Here is a picture of the stone:

 

[michaeldiamondco]

Here's some more info on the tanzanite:
Weight: 1.37 Carat.
Gem Type: Natural Tanzanite
Shape: Pear .
Size : 9.3 x 6.0 x 3.9 mm.
Color: Multi-Color, Violet-Blue-Green
Clarity: SI1
Luster: Very Good
Origin: Tanzania, Africa
Treatment: Unheated Untreated

 

[the_mother_thing]

I can't comment on value, but it is a pretty, unique stone. Would be a pretty pendant!

 

[Andelain]

I love it! I have 3 like that myself. With that said, they're not worth much. For one reason, the ends are heated.They do that to get the purple with green bands that's getting popular these days. That's why you almost never see a purple middle with green ends. Enjoy it for what it is, and don't worry about value.

 

[Marlow]

I like them too and bought two on ebay.

They are untreated or heated - but the green part is still green after heating. But they heat the whole stone.

The Thais sell them very cheap - a good chance to get an interesting zoisite for a good price - think it is a bit underrated.

Pink and yellow are expensive - mardi gras rough is not cheap - we paid more for rough then for a cut stone!!

 

[JewelFreak]

Agree with the above on value, but it's a really neat stone.

 

[michaeldiamondco]

Thanks for the input! I think it's a beautiful stone too. Thats why I bought it. I'm probably just gonna keep this one in my collection.

 

[PrecisionGem]

A good gage of what something is worth, is what you paid for it.

 

[Marlow]

by PrecisionGem » 05 Aug 2014 22:42
A good gage of what something is worth, is what you paid for it.

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Or what you will get for it if you have to sell it - you call it "fire sale"

Or what you have to pay if you need a second one for earrings.....