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kunzite

kunzite

The transparent pink gemstone

overview

Naming: Kunzite was named after its discoverer George Frederick Kunz, an American mineralogist.
Mineral group: Kunzite is the youngest member of the spodumene group of gemstones. It was only discovered and analyzed at the beginning of the 20th century (1902).
Colour: It has shades ranging from colourless to strong pink or violet. Kunzite usually has a soft, delicate pink colour, which is caused by traces of manganese.
Cutting: Since kunzite is very brittle, it can only be cut by very experienced craftsmen.
Special feature: The radiant shine of the Kunzite gemstone is particularly noteworthy. This extraordinary radiance can be compared to that of a diamond.

Color

The most sought-after kunzite is a deep pink with a slight bluish tint. Since most kunzite gemstones have quite light colors, a more intense color makes the kunzite particularly valuable.

carat

The carat number indicates the weight of a gemstone. One carat (ct) weighs 0.2 grams. Usually, the higher the carat number, the more valuable the stone. However, other factors also play an important and decisive role, such as color, clarity and cut.

purity

The kunzite has few inclusions and is very eye-clean.

cut

Kunzite is a very brittle gemstone that splits very easily and can only be cut by very experienced craftsmen. Cutting, polishing and setting the kunzite gemstone requires the highest level of skill from a goldsmith.

Pleochroism in Kunzite

Some kunzite gemstones have strong pleochroism. This means that the kunzite can appear in different colors depending on the angle from which it is viewed. The pleochroism can range from an amethyst-like violet to pale red to colorless. Some kunzite also shows strong yellow-red to orange fluorescence.

Special Kunzite

One of the most famous kunzite gemstones is the 880-carat Brazilian kunzite heart on display at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

Special occasions

birthstone

Kunzite is considered the birthstone for February.

occurrence of kunzite

The first kunzite found comes from Pala, a mountain in southern California. The main supplier of kunzite today is Brazil.

Other countries with deposits include Afghanistan, Madagascar, Myanmar, Pakistan and the USA.

jewelry with kunzite

Would you like to buy a loose kunzite gemstone or are you interested in kunzite jewelry? At RENÉSIM you will find the most beautiful gemstones and jewelry that leave nothing to be desired.

We would be happy to create a kunzite ring for you according to your personal ideas. Just let us advise you!