Buyer's Guide
A lack of recognition among consumers affects kunzite’s value. Its prices are not as high as you might expect, given its rarity and attractiveness.
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What To Look For
Kunzite’s most-valued colors are an intense pink to violetish purple, but it is most often seen in light pink to light violet hues.
It is not uncommon to find kunzites that are virtually inclusion-free, so the presence of many eye-visible inclusions will greatly lower its value.
Kunzite’s greatest color concentration is visible when you look down the length of a rough crystal. Cutters try to orient finished gems to take advantage of this fact.
It is not unusual to find faceted kunzite in large sizes.
Kunzite Quality Factors: The Comprehensive Guide
Questions & Answers
Does GIA grade kunzite?
GIA evaluates kunzite but does not grade it. A GIA Colored Stone Identification Report assesses the characteristics of any polished, rough, mounted or loose material (weight, measurements, shape, cutting style and color); identifies whether it is natural or laboratory-grown; and names any detectable treatments.
Where does the best kunzite come from?
The color of a kunzite is more important than where it was mined. Buy the most vividly colored kunzite you can find.
What is AAA-quality kunzite?
Many companies create their own quality descriptions for colored stones. AAA, AA and A might denote a range of quality for their goods, but there is no single standard quality-grading scale for kunzite.
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Questions & AnswersCaring for Your Kunzite
Keep your kunzite beautiful by following simple care and cleaning guidelines.
Durability
Kunzite can break under pressure or sharp temperature changes, or fade under heat and bright light.
Care and Cleaning
Warm, soapy water is safe to use when cleaning kunzite jewelry.
Treatment
Kunzite can be irradiated and then heated to enhance its color, but treated color can fade.
