5.70 Ct. Kunzite from Afghanistan

There is a hush to this stone, as if dawn itself were folded into crystal. This is a single, transparent pink kunzite, weighing 5.70 carats, cut into a graceful cushion shape that measures 9.63 by 8.29 by 8.97 millimeters. The cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut to marry soft, romantic curves with scintillating facets, and the result is a gem that both breathes and brightens, a blush caught between light and shadow. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is described as very slightly included, which grants the gem a natural signature without detracting from its open, luminous presence. The color shows a faint pink intensity, an ethereal whisper of rose rather than a shout, and the polish is excellent so that every facet sings. This kunzite has undergone careful heat treatment as an enhancement, and its origin is Afghanistan, a source known for producing fine specimens with subtle, storied hues. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this gem with full transparency about its enhancements and characteristics, so that the romance of the stone is matched by clear, honest scholarship.

To hold this kunzite is to hold a gentleness that feels like a secret garden opening within the chest. In metaphysical traditions kunzite is a balm for the heart, associated with the heart chakra and with a softening of old hurts, inviting compassion, forgiveness, and the courage to receive love as freely as one gives it. The faint pink tone of this piece leans toward tenderness rather than intensity, promising a slow, steady untying of the knots of grief and anxiety, and an invitation to trust in tenderness. Its transparency and mixed brilliant cut scatter light in a way that many find emotionally clarifying, as if the gem refracts not only photons but also new perspectives. Practitioners and lovers of crystal healing often use kunzite to calm nervous energy, to ease overwhelm, and to encourage sleep and dreamwork when carried under a pillow or worn close to the heart. While the metaphysical properties are subjective and personal, many who resonate with pink kunzite describe a palpable sense of peace, a soft courage that allows the heart to expand slowly and safely.

For those who wish to turn this kunzite into a wearable poem, the stone’s cushion outline and subtle tone invite settings that enhance warmth and intimacy. Rose gold will draw out the pink’s blush and create a romantic halo around the gem, while a delicate white gold or platinum setting will emphasize its crystalline clarity and cool fire. A solitaire setting on a pendant allows the stone to rest near the heart and is kinder to kunzite’s cleavage and relative softness, while a protected bezel can be chosen for rings to guard against hard knocks. If you seek maximum scintillation to echo the mixed brilliant cut, a four-prong setting will lift the gem to drink the light, and a halo of tiny diamonds can increase apparent size and lend regal sparkle. Because this kunzite has been heat treated, its color is stable, yet like all kunzites it benefits from gentle care avoid prolonged exposure to intense sunlight which can slowly fade delicate hues, avoid sudden temperature changes and harsh chemicals, and clean with mild soapy water and a soft brush or professional ultrasonic cleaning when recommended. Its hardness is moderate, best suited to pendants and earrings or protected ring settings for everyday elegance.

Imagine gifting this Afghan pink kunzite to mark a turning point, a renewal, an engagement sown in softness rather than fanfare. It is a stone for vows whispered in the early light, for the quiet ceremony of becoming kinder to oneself, for a promise that grows stronger without losing tenderness. At The Natural Gemstone Company we cherish the stories that gemstones carry, and we are here to help you imagine settings, to verify gemology reports, and to ensure that your chosen jewel arrives as the beginning of a new chapter. This cushion 5.70 carat pink kunzite is more than measurements and treatments, it is a handheld horizon, a polished pause that reflects both the earth it came from and the heart that will wear it. If you would like bespoke setting ideas, a viewing, or further information about provenance, clarity, or care, we welcome your questions and will guide you with both technical knowledge and the kind of language that keeps the romance alive.