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Kunzite

Collectors love kunzite for its color range, from delicate pastel pink to intense violetish purple.

Kunzite

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Kunzite Care and Cleaning

January 6, 2026

Learn about kunzite's durability and how to care for your kunzite jewelry.

Kunzite History and Lore

January 6, 2026

Kunzite is a relative newcomer to the array of colored stones available for use in jewelry.

Kunzite Description

January 6, 2026

Kunzite is the light pink to violetish purple variety of the mineral spodumene.

Kunzite Journey of the Stone

January 6, 2026

Kunzite Journey of the Stone

Kunzite Quality Factors

January 6, 2026

Learn about the factors that make kunzite so desirable.

GIA's Gübelin Gem Project: Various Gems, Sapphirine - Stibiotantalite

January 6, 2026

Among the collection assembled by Dr. Edward Gübelin are a number of uncommon gemstones from many worldwide localities.

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Kunzite Crystal and Faceted Stones. This kunzite crystal is accompanied by faceted kunzites ranging in weight from 12.47 to 19.32 carats. - Robert Weldon — This kunzite crystal is accompanied by faceted kunzites ranging in weight from 12.47 to 19.32 carats. - Robert Weldon

Cut Kunzite with Dime - Quality Factors. This kunzite from Minas Gerais, Brazil, weighs 648.10 carats. It’s shown next to a dime to demonstrate scale. - Robert Weldon, courtesy M. Meienhalder — This kunzite from Minas Gerais, Brazil, weighs 648.10 carats. It’s shown next to a dime to demonstrate scale. - Robert Weldon, courtesy M. Meienhalder

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