Is Csarite the same as Zultanite?
Zultanite, now known as Csarite, is mined in a bauxite rich deposit in the Anatolian Mountains of central Turkey. The beauty of this gemstones is that is comes from a single source, much like Tanzanite. It is natural, untreated and has one of the most amazing color changing characteristics of any natural gemstone.
What is another name for Csarite?
Csarite™, ottomanite, Turkizite and zultanite® are trade names for gem-quality diaspore (also known as Turkish diaspore) from the İlbir Mountains of southwest Turkey.
What is a Csarite?
Csarite is gem quality Diaspore from the remote wilderness of the Anatolian mountains of Turkey, and although Diaspore is found in a few locations worldwide, what sets Csarite apart is its quality and its ability to change color. In candlelight, Csarite displays an extraordinary raspberry purple-pink.
How valuable is Csarite?
Weighing in at 96 carats, the gem was set in 18k gold and was on sale at $1.5 million, approximately £1 million at the time.
How do I know if my Zultanite is real?
You could request a certificate from the gia or other reputable source, but those certificates can be faked, as well. The certificate should say that the stone is diaspore. You can check whether you have real jet or not using a sandpaper test.
How much is a 1 carat Zultanite worth?
ZULTANITE SUGGESTED RETAIL VALUES
| Carats | Price (USD/Carat) |
|---|---|
| 0.01-0.99 carat | $625.00 |
| 1.00-1.49 carats | $900.00 |
| 1.50-1.99 carats | $1,450.00 |
| 2.00-2.99 carats | $1,800.00 |
How do I know if my zultanite is real?
What Colour is Csarite?
In candlelight, Csarite displays an extraordinary raspberry purple-pink. In daylight, it is a stunning Kiwi green. In mixed lighting, it will display a constantly shifting colour in between.
How much does Zultanite cost in Turkey?
I have seen a lot of jewelry stores selling “Zultanite” in Turkey, but these stones are all color-changing glass. It’s relatively pretty, but shouldn’t cost you more than about 8-11 TL per gram. This is not the real, rare stone that is $500-$1000/carat.
How do you authenticate Zultanite?
The laser inscription gives the you greater assurence of authenticity when purchasing Zultanite®. The inscription is invisible to the naked eye and difficult to see under 10x magnification to the untrained eye.
How do you authenticate zultanite?
The Zultanite® Authenticity Guarantee is a plastic card with an embedded hologram that verifies each genuine Zultanite® to be of entirely natural origin, ethically mined with environmentally safe techniques and neverenhanced.
What color is Zultanite in sunlight?
kiwi green
COLOR CHANGE
This would be one color in sunlight and a different color in indoor light. Zultanite®’s basic colors are kiwi green in sunlight, champagne in indoor lighting and raspberry in firelight.