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How much is a Zultanite worth?
ZULTANITE SUGGESTED RETAIL VALUES
| Carats | Price (USD/Carat) |
|---|---|
| 0.01-0.99 carat | $625.00 |
| 1.00-1.49 carats | $900.00 |
| 1.50-1.99 carats | $1,450.00 |
| 2.00-2.99 carats | $1,800.00 |
Is Zultanite still being mined?
There is only one mine producing genuine Zultanite, unlike other rare gems that are currently mined by many companies or in many countries. Zultanite is only mined by Zultanite Gems, LLC at a remote location in the Anatolian mountains of Turkey directly from the host rock at an altitude exceeding 1000 meters.
Is Zultanite man made?
Zultanite® is a natural single source color changing gemstone.
What does real zultanite look like?
201–205). Zultanite is the trade name of diaspore that exhibits a color-change effect; the material appears yellow, pink, or green in different light sources.
How do you authenticate zultanite?
The Zultanite® Authenticity Guarantee is a plastic card with an embedded hologram that verifies each genuine Zultanite® to be of entirely natural origin, ethically mined with environmentally safe techniques and neverenhanced.
Where can I find zultanite?
Turkey
Zultanite is mined only by Zultanite Gems, LLC, at a remote location in the Anatolian mountains of Turkey, directly from the host rock at an altitude of more than 1000 metres. The Turkish deposit remains the only Zultanite source in the world (colour-change, diaspore gem quality).
Is Turkish diaspore the same as zultanite?
The only difference is that both Csarite and Zultanite are trade names while diaspore is the gemological name. Zultanite and Csarite are mined from one specific diaspore mine in the southwest of Turkey’s Anatolian mountains. The mine was owned by a businessman who initially branded the gemstone Zultanite.
What is the difference between diaspore and zultanite?
How do you authenticate Zultanite?
How do you care for Zultanite?
Always store Zultanite® carefully to avoid scuffs and scratches. Clean with gentle soap and lukewarm water, scrubbing behind the gem with a very soft toothbrush as necessary. After cleaning, rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry with a soft towel or chamois cloth. Never steam or ultrasonic clean your Zultanite®.
What is zultanite®?
Gem-quality transparent color-change (diaspore) Zultanite® was discovered in the early 1970s. Commercial mining began in 2006 when Zultanite Gems LLC obtained mining rights to the deposit. Jewelers began to acquire some small stones during the 1990s, but larger fine quality crystals remained a collector’s hoard. Read More.
What is the lapidary yield of zultanite?
The lapidary yield from Zultanite is only 2% meaning that 98% of the crystal is waste material due to the orientation of the micro-crystals, abnormally large number of inclusions, and the tendency to break apart during cutting (to give some perspective on yield, most gems have a 30 – 50% yield).
When did commercial mining of zultanite begin?
Commercial mining began in 2006 when Zultanite Gems LLC obtained mining rights to the deposit. Jewelers began to acquire some small stones during the 1990s, but larger fine quality crystals remained a collector’s hoard.
How can you tell if Zultanite is real?
Even the time of day can reveal subtle nuances in color. Genuine Zultanite® gems are highly transparent, and referred to as Type II stones which are ‘clean’ to the un-aided eye, but may reveal interesting natural inclusions under magnification. It may also exhibit a charming ‘cats eye’ effect, referred to as chatoyancy.