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Kunzite, discovered in California in 1902, was named after
Tiffany’s chief gemologist, George Frederick Kunz.
Kunz described this durable pastel pink gemstone as having two
distinct properties: “phosphorescence” where Kunzite, in this
aspect similar to Diamonds, is observed to glow in a darkened
room after it has been exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays and
“pleochroism”, showing different colors when viewed from
different directions.
These phenomena are best seen in larger sized gems set into
jewelry like pendants, drop and chandelier earrings, and rings
with open prong or bar settings that let light flow freely
through them, accentuating Kunzite’s fire to full effect.
Kunzite radiates pure Parisian chic, revealing delicate
raspberry pinks, frosty lilacs, cool lavenders and hot fuchsias
under the warm glow of incandescent light (candlelight). Its
subtle coloring perfectly compliments “décolleté” eveningwear,
dreamy candlelight and tender blushes, hence its colloquial name
“the evening gemstone”. |
