- 925 silver / 14K white gold
- Natural Zultanite
- Material : 925 silver plated white color
- Center stone: change color ring
- Gemstone Size:Oct12*16
- Side accents: diaspore, black sapphire
- Silver weigh:Approx.13.3g
- ships 20-30 days (made to order)
- Free shipping
- Gift Box
- Sizes: 7-9
WHAT IS ZULTANITE?
Zultanite is the most exciting new gemstone of the new millennium for many reasons. First faceted in the late seventies, Zultanite is an extremely rare gemstone that despite its beauty and suitability for jewelry was previously plagued by scant availability. It remained a collector’s item until Zultanite Gems LLC obtained the mining permit in 2006. There is only one mine producing genuine Zultanite, unlike other rare gems that are currently mined by many companies or in many countries. Zultanite is only mined by Zultanite Gems, LLC at a remote location in the Anatolian mountains of Turkey directly from the host rock at an altitude exceeding 1000 meters.
The Turkish deposit remains the world’s only source of Zultanite (color-change, gem quality diaspore). ICA has just added Zultanite to their Gem site and IADC has just announced Zultanite as new gem species during the Tucson show. Genuine Zultanite is recovered using only environmentally safe mining techniques. In addition to their color change, Alexandrite and Zultanite’s names both have royal connections, Zultanite being named in honor of The Ottoman Sultans and Alexandrite being named for a Russian Tsar.
Care:
No gemstone jewelry should be worn for many activities like dishwashing, gardening, house cleaning, working on cars, etc. Even diamonds and sapphires chip and crack when hit on cleavage planes. It is not recommended cleaning Zultanite with ultrasonic jewelry cleaners. Soapy water and a soft brush will do the job. Sudden temperature changes should be avoided while wearing Zultanite jewelry. Thermal shock is the greatest enemy of most gemstones. Zultanite is also available in cabochon shapes that are doubly phenomenal, displaying color change and a perfect cat’s eye effect.
