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54.17 Ct. Purplish Pink Kunzite from Afghanistan
This loose stone ships by Apr 29
Item ID: | K14300 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 28.1 Width: 21 Height: 13.8 |
Weight: | 54.17 Ct. |
Color: help | Purplish Pink |
Color intensity: help | Light |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Afghanistan |
Per carat price: help | $24 |
This transparent purplish pink kunzite presents as a substantial oval weighing 54.17 carats, with dimensions of 28.10 x 21.00 x 13.80 millimeters. The stone is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, delivering controlled scintillation and retention of the kunzite character, and it exhibits a light color intensity that reads as a delicate, cool pink with subtle purple undertones. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, indicating minimal internal features that do not compromise the gem s transparency or visual appeal. The surface displays an excellent polish, contributing to a clean table view and lively facet reflections. This specimen is heat treated as an enhancement, and its origin is Afghanistan, a region known for producing kunzite with fine saturation and structural integrity.
The gem s size and optical properties make it notably versatile, suitable for both casual and formal settings. In everyday wear it functions well as a standout center piece on a simple pendant or a single stone ring, where the light color intensity allows the kunzite to complement a range of fabrics and metals without overpowering an outfit. For formal occasions the stone adapts to more elaborate designs, pairing effectively with halo settings or mixed metal arrangements that emphasize the stone s oval silhouette and mixed brilliant facets. The combination of transparency, cut quality, and excellent polish enables the kunzite to reflect ambient light in a manner appropriate for evening wear, while its gentle hue retains a wearable subtlety for daytime use.
Care and presentation recommendations are straightforward given the heat treated nature and the gem s physical characteristics. Avoid abrupt temperature changes and prolonged exposure to strong light, as kunzite may fade in intensity over extended periods of intense irradiation, and treat the stone with the same caution as other beryls and spodumene group minerals. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush, wipe dry with a lint free cloth. The Natural Gemstone Company provides this kunzite with full disclosure of its enhancement and origin, and stands ready to assist with mounting options and certification guidance, ensuring the buyer receives a well documented, well presented gem suitable for both bespoke jewelry projects and collecting.
