What is artificial Sultanite?

Sultanite is an exceptional and very elegant stone. Crystals were first discovered in the Urals. In the Middle Urals, the mineral was in ancient times called “ferruginous kyanite.”
Subsequently, this mineral was found in Turkey and we recognized it as an exceptional and very unusual gemstone – sultanite. According to its chemical composition, sultanite should be regarded as corundum with a water content. Sultanite is a metamorphic mineral and the result of the natural transformation of corundum. The color is varied and depends on the impurities included in the stone. Iron gives the diaspora a golden, brown or brown tone. Pebbles with a large inclusion of manganese oxide – red or pink. Chromium ions give the stone a greenish tint. There are snow-white or almost colorless crystals. The diaspora itself has a noticeable change in color shades (Alexandrite effect), but it is rarely saturated; this directly depends on the faded tones of the diaspora.
In the 80s of the twentieth century, only wealthy lovers of rare and precious things could afford sultanite. Currently, it is mined in the Anatolian Mountains at an altitude of more than 1200 meters (Türkiye). This place is the only source of natural jewelry diaspora with an amazing effect. Natural stone deposits are located 11000 meters from the village of Selimiye. The exclusivity of sultanite in the world of jewelry depends not only on the fact that it is mined in only one place, but also depends greatly on its cut. In order to achieve the highest refraction, and at the same time, it must be processed very carefully when cutting. When processing diaspore, 97,5% of the mineral is lost due to its fragility. According to statistics, only 2% of processed sultanite will turn into a masterpiece.
The main attraction and mystery of the stone is its ability to change color. Undoubtedly, it is the same chameleon stone as alexandrite, but it has a richer palette of colors. Owners of sultanite jewelry can be convinced of this amazing property of the stone. In cloudy weather or under artificial light, it acquires green shades, like young grass after spring rain. The result of similarity is also enhanced by the radiance of the gem – glassy, ​​with silvery-pink hues. Thus, drops of rain or dew on the petals shine under the rays of the sun. Carefully processed, competently cut by a skilled jeweler, the sultanite stone abundantly bestows on people the special beauty given to it by nature. If the lighting is more saturated, sultanite takes on different colors – from greenish-brown to golden-yellowish, caramel. Violet, pink, crimson, olive and cognac, greenish-gray – this is the spectrum of colors this amazing mineral has.
Sultanite is unique and very expensive, but many women want to have this stone in their collection. Actually, because of this, sultanite began to be obtained artificially. Initially, this began to be done in the homeland of the diaspora – in Turkey, and the method of this production is kept secret.
Synthetic stone is not a fake of natural stone, not a fake made of plastic or glass. This is an analogue of a natural mineral, made by human hands. Quartz crystals grow in steel autoclaves at a rate of 0,5 mm per day.
Artificial or hydrothermal (g/t) sultanite is identical in chemical composition and visual effects to the natural mineral. Hydrothermal sultanite is an absolute identification of the natural sultanite stone, the only difference between it and the natural one is that it was created by man.
Hydrothermal sultanite is easy to cut, and a huge part of the processed stones is used to create jewelry with sultanite inserts.
The price tag for natural sultanite is NOT within our reach, but h/t sultanite is absolutely available for purchase. A crystal created by nature has a cost close to DIAMONDS. An insert up to 2 carats will cost approximately $400. A grown crystal is, of course, more affordable; its price can be compared with the cost of topazes, garnets, citrines, etc.
How to determine which sultanite is in your jewelry? Look at the product tag and the description for this jewelry. If it says “Sultanite g/t”, then this stone is made by human hands. If the description does not contain this clarification, then this is natural sultanite. And the second indicator is the price of the product. The multifaceted diaspora is suited to an icy silvery glow, giving it richness. Sultanite jewelry in gold emphasizes its luxury, its depth and transparency. It cannot be set in low-quality metal; such a setting will make the stone pale and fade. Sultanite in silver exhibits the most powerful magical power. The magical quality of the sultanite stone has been established to attract the favorable attitude of people around to the owner of this crystal. In Europe and America, this stone is loved by both the fair sex and the stronger sex. It is believed that it creates fortitude and insight in men. It helps girls to be sensible in any situation.
For those who are captivated by the beauty and mystery of sultanite, it will not be difficult to choose sophisticated jewelry from this stone on the website of the online store Valeri-art. There is a wide range of jewelry made in different styles. Everyone can choose jewelry that suits them. The online store website presents only high-quality products that fully correspond to the description. We offer jewelry made of g/t sultanite in a wide model and price range, making it very easy to choose the appropriate option. Come to us and you will see that Valeri-art is the best opportunity to buy beautiful and high-quality sultanite jewelry. Of course, only a gemologist can answer this question with accuracy. However, ordinary buyers can also distinguish a fake from the original. It is difficult to do this with the naked eye, but if several stones or jewelry inserts at the point of sale are absolutely the same, uniform color, completely transparent and free of mineral inclusions, microcracks, and change color greatly when the lighting changes, then you are probably looking at synthetics.

Sultanite Sitall

Each natural stone is unique in color and inclusions. Finding jewelry with natural sultanite (diaspore) in chain jewelry stores is unrealistic. They sell products with artificial imitations. In the same SunLight, on jewelry tags and on the website in the description, “sultanite sitall” or “synthetic sultanite” is indicated. But, unfortunately, not all stores indicate this. Synthetic stone imitations have a strong color reversal, from green to red (crimson), characteristic only of the rarest, collectible, very expensive natural stones. Selecting several natural stones of the same color and size for earrings or sets is an incredibly difficult task. Even in single serial jewelry, natural stones cannot be found. Unlike blue topazes, amethysts and synthetic stones, natural sultanite jewelry inserts are not supplied in batches of the same fraction. This is a piece stone, which, among other things, is destroyed during automated cutting. Craftsmen who are well familiar with the specifics of processing this stone work with it, and even they have a very small percentage (only 3%) of the yield of cut stones from raw materials. Also, don’t forget about the price. If a seller offers high-quality sultanite (gemological name – diaspore) at a low cost, then it’s worth considering. These stones are very rare; thousands of times more diamonds are mined per year. Therefore, the price for real, high-quality sultanite is high.

Sultanite hydrothermal stones

Artificial hydrothermal sultanite, glass-crystalline sital, simulating jewelry glass, and jewelry with them are brought to Turkey from China and sold en masse (often under the guise of natural). This is intended for numerous tourists who want to buy cheap jewelry in the birthplace of the stone and do not know how to distinguish a natural stone from an artificial one. Hydrothermal sultanite, sultanite sitall, nano sultanite – these are all artificial stones. The real cost of a synthetic imitation cut by a conveyor belt (in the well-known giant Chinese online store A. ) is about one hundred rubles, that is, tens, hundreds and even thousands of times less than the price (depending on the characteristics) of natural stone. So maybe it’s better to buy an imitation from the Chinese than to greatly overpay for the same craft in Turkey? Natural sultanites are extremely rare there too, are not cheap and are sold in a few expensive stores. And large, clear, natural stones with a strong color changing effect (from green to red, like their crafts) cost several thousand dollars per carat. The vast majority of natural sultanites change color from olive green (golden green) to pinkish green or orange green when illuminated by an incandescent lamp. Real high-quality precious stones are extremely rarely set in silver; gold or platinum is usually used, in which the stone acquires even greater beauty and plays with new colors. In Turkey, in the old days, sultanite was used to verify the authenticity of gold.

Natural sultanite or synthetic

So, let’s summarize the above. In large jewelry stores and boutiques, information about the naturalness of stones is usually provided honestly. Products with natural sultanites are piece products, not serial products. Things to keep in mind if you are purchasing jewelry in a jewelry store or online:

• Stone color. Natural sultanite is olive green, not very bright, and changes to pinkish green or orange green. Bright colors should alert you.
• Purity of the stone. A stone over 5 carats, absolutely clear, with a strong color reversal can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, small inclusions for a stone at a reasonable price are rather a plus and indicate the natural origin of the gem. Small stones may be clear (but pay attention to the color).
• Color change effect. A slight color reversal is normal in the vast majority of natural sultanites. A radical change in color from bright green to bright red, pink or orange should alert you. This is typical only for the rarest sultanites, sold at famous auctions or in expensive boutiques at the appropriate price.
• Uniqueness. Natural stones are unique. Each stone is unique. Often, choosing a set of stones can be very difficult. Compare two rings, earrings and other items with sultanites in this store. The stones should be slightly different from each other. Absolutely identical stones indicate their artificial origin. Paired stones or sets of truly natural stones always cost more, even if they lose in carat value.
• Rarity. Sultanite is a rare stone and difficult to cut. Jewelry with sultanite is made based on the stone (its size and shape). If in front of you are two rings with stones of the same size, or three, or God forbid ten, without a doubt it is a fake.