RAPAPORT...  Press Release: The largest tanzanite ever, an exceptional 525.55-carat stone, will be on display in at the AGTA Las Vegas Show, AGTA Pavilion, booth 34510. The eye-clean, cushion-shaped tanzanite has recently been cut and polished by Rare Multicolor Gems of New York at their cutting facilities in Jaipur, India.

The unusually large piece of rough tanzanite was uncovered at the TanzaniteOne mining operation in Merelani, Tanzania, in early 2008. Rare Multicolor Gems's skilled cutters have meticulously shaped this stone to reflect maximum brilliance, while keeping its incredible size and unique color.

Plans are being made to send the extraordinary gem to auction in late 2009, where it is believed that it will fetch a price per carat that has never yet been reached by a loose tanzanite stone. The stone has been certified and graded by the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) in accordance with the Tanzanite Foundation's Tanzanite Quality Scale

Mr. Khatoria of Rare Multicolor Gems commented, "We are so honored to have had the privilege to experience such a gem in our lifetime. Really this find is a one of a kind!" The rare tanzanite will be on display at the Las Vegas AGTA Pavilion 34510 from May 29 to June 2, 2009.
 
About Rare MultiColor Gems

Rare MultiColor Gems is a TanzaniteOne sightholder with offices stretching from Jaipur, India to the USA, Europe, Hong Kong and Bangkok. They have a reputation for their unwavering commitment to service and strict adherence to quality.

The company has been in the gemstone business for the last 35 years with its presence in New York spanning twenty of those years. Clientele hail from the USA and Caribbean where Rare Multicolor is renowned for the quality of its tanzanite, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.

About the Tanzanite Quality Scale

The Tanzanite Foundation's Tanzanite Quality Scale is the first internationally recognized tanzanite specific grading system. Developed in collaboration with leading gemological laboratories, the TQS is based on a 4 Cs criteria, grading tanzanite quality based on Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat weight. A fifth C stands for Confidence, and is the customers assurance that tanzanite accompanied with a Tanzanite Quality Scale certificate is genuine, rare and precious.

For further information please contact Mr. Khatoria at 212.869.7855 or khatoria@gmail.com

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