Sultanite – a gemstone that can change color
Sultanite, also known as Csarite, can change color. The gemstone is raspberry-colored or champagne-colored in artificial light. In sunlight, however, it appears green. This ability is also found in the gemstone alexandrite, which appears blue-green to green in daylight and red in candlelight.
Diaspor in different shades of green and pink
The color shades of zultanite cover a wide spectrum. They range from olive green to light green to yellow green in sunlight, and from reddish violet to pink to light brown and beige in artificial light.
Zultanite is also often called diaspor. The name comes from the Greek and means “to disperse”. The mineral is rare and relatively unknown.
The color-changing gemstone from Turkey
According to Mindat (a database of gemstone sites), there are about 440 sites where diaspore can be found. However, the color-changing zultanite has so far been found mainly in Turkey. It was discovered in 1977 in a small town in Anatolia. This gemstone owes its name to the sultans of the Ottoman Empire (zultanite is often also spelled sultanite).
Sultanite for unique jewelry
When you buy a sultanite from the Igeinous Gemstone Shop, you can have it made into a unique piece of jewelry by a goldsmith. The sultanite is suitable for jewelry of all kinds, from rings to bracelets to necklaces. Its color change can be easily observed, especially on rings or bracelets.
Gold is recommended as a setting for more valuable stones of high quality. This further increases the value of the stone. But silver also flatters this green and reddish-purple stone.
In combination with small diamonds, the color variations of the zultanite are further emphasized.
Sultanite for jewelry gifts
If you are looking for a gemstone for an extravagant jewelry gift, you should consider sultanite. This stone is sure to surprise and amaze, especially when it changes color.
In addition, it is still relatively unknown, and color-changing varieties are rare. This unique stone is therefore ideal for special occasions such as milestone birthdays, wedding anniversaries or the birth of a child.
Properties of sultanite: high hardness & no treatment
Zultanite is usually not treated. With a hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale, it is ideal for necklaces and bracelets.
Most common cuts: from faceted to cabochon
Larger sultanite stones are often sold. They are usually faceted, including as princess or step cuts. Occasionally, this diaspore is also found in cabochon cuts.
The shapes range from oval to octagonal to square.
