Learn more about the interesting characteristics of a kunzite, including etch marks that look a lot like a fleet of little sailboats!
Large Kunzite
This kunzite from Brazil weighs 648.10 carats. Compare its size to the coin! - Photo by Robert Weldon/GIA, courtesy M. Meienhalder
Clean Kunzite
No, it wasn’t just washed. This kunzite is clean because it is inclusion-free. Note the clarity of this gem. - Photo by Robert Weldon/GIA, Dr. Eduard J. Gübelin Collection
Kunzite Colors
Kunzite colors are very pale to medium shades of pink and violet. - Photo by Robert Weldon/GIA, courtesy Pala International
Bright Purple
This kunzite crystal displays a very rich purple color when seen from the crystal's end. This crystal is from the Oceanview mine in Pala, California. - Photo by Brendan Laurs/GIA
Rough and Polished
A kunzite crystal is surrounded by cut and polished kunzite gemstones. - Photo by Robert Weldon/GIA
Very Pink
These kunzites gemstones show the gem’s beautiful shades of pink. - Photo by Robert Weldon/GIA
Sparkling Kunzite
This round kunzite displays a brilliant cut. Certain cuts can make a gem really sparkle!
Many Crystals
This group of kunzite crystals was found in the Oceanview mine in San Diego County, California. - Photo by Brendan Laurs/GIA
Needle-Like Inclusions
Inclusions usually make kunzite less valuable, but in this example, the cutter decided to show off the needle-like inclusions in this gem’s design. - Photo by Orasa Weldon/GIA
California Mine
This miner is holding a kunzite crystal at the Oceanview mine in Pala, California. See how the light shines through it! - Photo by Brendan Laurs/GIA
Love Doves
This piece of jewelry is called “Love Doves.” It shows off a very pretty cushion-cut kunzite. - Photo courtesy Loretta Castoro Signature Collection
