11.88 Ct. Kunzite from Afghanistan

This exceptional, transparent pear shape kunzite from The Natural Gemstone Company is a rare and carefully curated treasure, weighing 11.88 carats, with precise dimensions of 15.78 by 9.70 by 10.78 millimeters, a mixed brilliant cut, a clarity graded as very, very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a very light pink color intensity, and an excellent polish, enhancement by gentle heat treatment, origin Afghanistan. From the moment it is set in light, this kunzite announces itself with a delicate, ethereal presence that only a handful of collectors and connoisseurs will ever experience, the pear form offering a timeless silhouette that flatters both classic and contemporary settings. Each facet has been cut to optimize return of light, the mixed brilliant arrangement balancing scintillation across the crown with depth and richness from the pavilion, revealing the gem’s internal glow without compromising its graceful, soft color. Because this is a single, high quality piece from Afghanistan, where some of the world’s most sought after kunzites are found, owning it places you within an exclusive circle of discerning buyers who value provenance as much as beauty.

When you compare the reflective qualities of this kunzite to other gems in its category, several distinct advantages become clear, the mixed brilliant cut enhances sparkle in a way that many kunzites do not typically display, many kunzites are left with simpler step cuts to show color but this pear cut brings uncommon life and movement to a stone that normally communicates through size and tone rather than glitter. Against morganite, a close cousin in the beryl family in terms of pastel pinks, this kunzite shows a lighter, airier brilliance that feels more ice like and crystalline, where morganite often reads as warmer and more buttery under similar light. Compared to pink sapphire, which has a higher refractive index and therefore a brighter, more fiery appearance, this kunzite offers a subtler, more refined flash, a soft crystalline shimmer rather than the intense, fiery scintillation of corundum. Against rose quartz and other translucent pink materials, this kunzite’s transparency and mixed brilliant faceting deliver far superior sparkle and internal reflections, the stone behaving more like a finely cut gem and less like a cabochon or sugary quartz, while maintaining the gentle, romantic hue that makes pink stones so coveted. The heat treatment applied has been judicious, enhancing the natural pink tones without over saturating them, and because the clarity is very, very slightly included at eye level, the internal field remains exceptionally clean, allowing light to travel and return through the stone with graceful, luminous consistency.

In practical presentation, this kunzite rewards thoughtful settings that allow light to enter from the pavilion and showcase the mixed brilliant facets, open backed pendants and elegantly proportioned rings with protective shoulders will show off its luminosity and protect it from the knocks that softer gems can encounter, the excellent polish ensures each facet edge is crisp and contributes to the gem’s lively interplay with light. For collectors who prioritize rarity and provenance, the Afghan origin is a significant attribute, Afghan kunzites are known for their clean tones and delicate pastel palette, and this specimen’s combination of size, clarity, and cut is seldom seen together, making it an ideal centerpiece for a bespoke commission or a distinguished addition to a private collection. The Natural Gemstone Company curates stones with an eye for singularity, and this kunzite is offered in strictly limited quantities, once it moves on to a new owner it will be years before a comparable treasure appears.

Owning this 11.88 carat pear shape pink kunzite is an invitation to join an elite circle of collectors who appreciate understated brilliance and rare origin, it is a conversation piece that reads as both refined and rare, perfect for someone who values subtlety over flash, and provenance over mass produced uniformity. If you seek a gem that stands apart from more common pink stones, one that reflects light with a soft, crystalline clarity and carries the quietly prestigious cachet of Afghan origin, this kunzite from The Natural Gemstone Company is a singular opportunity, contact us to arrange viewing, bespoke mounting, or to discuss certification and care, this stone is not merely an adornment, it is a private possession of refined rarity.