What is another name for Sultanite?

All known minerals were discovered a long time ago, so the appearance of new gems in the jewelry world every time is comparable to a loud sensation. Morganite, sultanite and tanzanite became such an event relatively recently, which instantly became famous for their rare special beauty. Jewelry with these stones is highly valued by everyone who loves bold experiments and the search for new forms of self-expression.

Morganite: Pink Emerald

A little over a hundred years ago, the elite beryl family, which includes several first-row gemstones, unexpectedly received a new addition. Due to its delicate light lilac color, the mineral found in California was initially called “pink emerald,” giving it a higher commercial weight. However, scientific justice triumphed, and the semi-precious gem, with the light hand of Tiffany employee J.F. Kunz, received its original name blinks. Thus, the famous company immortalized the name of its long-time client, billionaire D. P. Morgan, who has a reputation as an enthusiastic collector of jewelry masterpieces. The color range of minerals ranges from pink, light purple to peach shades. Due to their natural rarity, peach morganites are considered the most unusual, while pure soft pink ones are considered the most expensive. The spectrum of tones depends on the location of the mines, which were later discovered in different parts of the planet – Brazil, on the island of Elba, in the Urals, and in a number of African countries.

Set of gold jewelry with morganite

Unique finds of new crystals instantly received the status of a museum rarity. The cut and largest morganite became the property of the Canadian city of Toronto. Its weight is 1625 carats! The 600-carat stone is kept in the Russian Hermitage. And the 11-centimeter female figurine, carved from solid stone, is an iconic exhibit of the New York Museum. Pink beryl has the ability to transfer its magical power to the owner, so jewelry with morganite is used to maintain physical energy. The crystal also calms the nervous system, has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the heart, and is an indispensable talisman in romantic relationships, helping to reunite loving hearts. That is why engagement rings with pink morganite, especially in pink or white gold, are increasingly becoming fashionable, displacing pink sapphires, topazes and even diamonds. The online store 3 Karat, tracking fashion trends, was the first among Ukrainian jewelry stores to offer morganites to connoisseurs of unusual jewelry. Fans of combined designer models can choose from us a ring with delicate pink morganite studded with shiny Swarovski stones, as well as classic stud earrings with morganites. Astrologers consider this stone to be universal, because representatives of all signs of the zodiac circle can wear it. The crystal is especially favorable for the water element – Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, as well as the “airy” Aquarius.

Sultanite – a changeable “chameleon” of the corundum family

Name sultanite hints at the exclusively Turkish origin of an expensive and very rare gem, but this is not entirely true. Being a variety of corundum, the stone is far from rare. However, truly valuable jewelry pieces were found in the 70s of the last century in Turkey, where they immediately received the status of national treasure. The main property of sultanite, also known as “diaspores”, is the amazing ability to change color under the influence of different lighting. Like a chameleon, whose color depends on emotions, the crystal responds subtly to the brightness of light. During the day it can shine with shades of green, and at night, when the lamps are turned on, it can shine with deep red shades. The flickering of candles gives it a golden-chocolate shine, and the fiery splashes of fireworks turn it into a burning red flame. Another important feature of the stone is its incompatibility with cheap types of metal. In such a frame, the sultanite becomes noticeably darker. Only high-grade silver and gold can restore its natural shine. Naturally, such rare, variable and beautiful corundum cannot be cheap. The price of crystals of green shades reaches $80-150 per carat. Cutting also plays an important role. The more complex it is, the more expensive the finished product. You can see this by looking at the 3 Karat catalog, which presents gold products decorated with soft green gems. Diaspora is a real find for people of all creative professions, because it brings inspiration, establishes a dialogue with the muse, and provides a lot of ideas. And since creative combustion is most characteristic of fire signs, the stone is ideal for Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. It is also useful for Earth trine signs, helping them look at life with a more optimistic outlook.

Tanzanite is a stone that will always be rare

The foot of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the only place on the planet where violet-blue crystals similar to precious sapphires are mined. The geographical factor deserves that the stone, discovered by jewelers just half a century ago, receives the name tanzanite. The supply of African gems is not unlimited, so wealthy connoisseurs of rare beauty immediately became eager to replenish their collections with products containing the new mineral. They can be understood, because we are talking about a crystal that may not be on the planet tomorrow! The largest stone, weighing up to 122 carats, is owned by the museum complex of the Smithsonian Scientific Institution (USA). You can also admire the rare mineral in the cult film by J. Cameron “Titanic”, where a large tanzanite “played” the role of the iconic diamond, which received the stage name “Heart of the Ocean”. The color of the crystal varies from sapphire blue to bright purple. However, tanzanite tends to change shades depending on the light. In daylight it is blue, and in the evening under the lights of the lamp it begins to play with purple sparkles. The African mineral is a real salvation for people who work with a computer, because it has a beneficial effect on the eyes, relieves fatigue and headaches. Non-lazy active people who dream of prosperity can also purchase jewelry and amulets with tanzanite, because it has the ability to increase earned capital. Astrologers have not yet studied the stellar properties of the African gem and rely on its versatility. Like, anyone who owns such a natural rarity will certainly be happy. The price of happiness itself in a material sense starts from $120 per carat. But it’s really worth the investment! Buying real tanzanite is not so easy, but with 3 Carats nothing is impossible!

The volcanic nobility of opal

Opal is recognized as an incredibly beautiful and very mysterious stone, now it is coming back into fashion and at 3 Carats you can order almost any gold product with a noble opal of round or oval shape. Its most valuable and original samples are mined in places where powerful volcanoes erupted, so the surface of gems often resembles small fragments of natural phenomena. Fire opal, for example, can be a copy of a sunset, and blue opal can be a piece of clear sky along which patterned whitish clouds float. The stronger the rainbow play of colors on the surface of a mineral, the more expensive it is. Let’s say, the price of a stone with variable tints of fiery tongues can reach 5 thousand dollars per carat. Black opal, which shines in completely different shades – dark blue, purple, burgundy and even green with a red tint, is recognized as incredibly valuable. The white gem is also not uniform, since it often contains bluish, greenish, blue-silver patterns. The richness of patterns on the surface of the stone is so impressive that it does not require special cutting. Most often, jewelers use a round cabochon, maintaining the evenness and perfect smoothness of the surface. From an astrological point of view, opal suits many zodiac signs, but when choosing jewelry, it is important to determine the right color. It is better for Cancers to choose black and white transparent gems, for Scorpios – only black ones, for Aquarius – fiery, black and dark blue, for Pisces – white, blue and red. Astrologers recommend fire and opals of light tones for airy Libra and Gemini, and stones of bluish shades for Sagittarius and Taurus. Author: Evgenia Solomko, especially for the 3 Karat blog 2018 @ Online store “3 Carats” All rights reserved. Use of blog materials must be accompanied by a working link to the source. November 19, 2019 Sultanite is a semi-precious stone with a glassy luster that can change color depending on the lighting. The second name of the mineral is diaspore, which translated from Greek means “dispersion.” Turkey is considered the birthplace of sultanite, but stones have also been found in other countries – in Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Greece, China, Norway. The stone is very fragile, which is why 98% of specimens crumble during mining or processing. Such difficulties with obtaining stone forced us to look for alternatives, and artificial sultanites appeared on the market.

What does natural sultanite look like?

The color palette is diverse – chromium ions give a green tint, manganese oxide gives a red or pinkish color, iron gives yellow, brown and brown tints. The mineral is rarely bright, the colors are mostly soft and pale. Typically, sultanites are pure and transparent; there are even almost colorless crystals. Natural specimens are olive green; depending on the type and brightness of lighting, they change color to orange-green or pinkish-green. Sultanite has a pronounced alexandrite effect – it changes color depending on the lighting. Thus, under artificial lighting, olive and blue-green notes appear, and under the sun’s rays, pink and lilac shades are visible. The shine of the stone is glassy, ​​with pearlescent reflections. Previously, only yellow gold was used for the sultanite setting; today, white gold and silver are increasingly used – the cold shine of these metals favorably emphasizes the beauty of the diaspora.

How can a layperson determine whether sultanite is real?

• Buy jewelry only from sellers who can provide a certificate of quality for it.
• The price of diasporas can reach the price of diamonds and even exceed it, because diasporas are very rare and their extraction is difficult. The cost of 1 carat of sultanite starts from $140.

How to distinguish real sultanite from artificial

If you put artificial and natural sultanites next to each other, it will not be easy to see the differences with the naked eye. Hydrothermal sultanites are used as an artificial analogue in the jewelry market – visually they are as close as possible to natural minerals, and their optical properties are not inferior to natural specimens.

• When purchasing jewelry, pay attention to the tag, or more precisely, to the information about the characteristics of the stone. Hydrothermal specimens are marked “g/t sultanite”.
• Synthetic stones are brighter, and when the lighting changes, they change color more than natural ones (for example, a radical change in color from green to red or orange is possible).
• Synthetic crystals do not have microcracks or mineral inclusions.

How artificial sultanites are made

Hydrothermal stone is not a cheap fake made of glass, but a real analogue of natural diaspora. These specimens are created in the laboratory; natural raw materials are used to grow them – pieces of natural minerals. Hydrothermal stones demonstrate the properties of real sultanites – transparency, shine, color, structure and the famous “chameleon effect”, but a professional will be able to distinguish a natural stone from an artificial one.

Among the advantages of hydrothermal sultanite are its affordable price and ease of processing. When most fragile natural gems crack and crumble, artificial crystals withstand cutting and polishing with dignity.

How to distinguish natural sultanite from a fake

To meet demand, natural sultanite is not only replaced with synthetic, but also counterfeited – instead of the iridescent chameleon stone, they are trying to sell fakes made of glass or even plastic. Of course, the appearance of such specimens is very far from what a natural gem looks like. But anything can happen: sometimes buyers trust sellers and are ready to buy even a crude fake.

There is a way to help recognize a fake. Take a photo of the stone you are going to buy and look at the photo. If the stone has a clearly defined color in the photograph, then this is a fake. A real crystal does not have one specific color – it shimmers in different colors.

When you are looking at jewelry in an untrusted store or souvenir shop, compare the model you like with others – if all the sultanites look the same, without defects and uniform color, then they are probably fakes.

Natural sultanite is a piece stone; it is not supplied in batches of the same fraction. Finding several minerals of the same size and color for decoration is incredible luck, so diaspores are most often used for pendants and solitaire rings. For earrings or necklaces with many identical inserts, synthetic sultanites are usually used.

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