Celebrated among the rarest phenomenal stones on earth, this 3.36 carat Natural Color-Change Diaspore hails from the Anatolian mountains of Turkey the world's sole commercial locality for gem-quality color-change diaspore (often marketed under the exclusive trade names Zultanite or Csarite). Masterfully fashioned into an 8.9 x 8.8 mm precision-faceted octagon, this extraordinary gem delivers exceptional brilliance and kaleidoscopic scintillation.
Unlike common yellowish-green varieties, this ultra-rare specimen exhibits an uncommon and coveted color shift: displaying a soft, luminous lilac-pink to champagne hue in balanced daylight, before transforming into a dramatic, saturated raspberry-red and rich peach-amber under warm incandescent or candlelight. Completely unheated and untreated, this gemstone boasts remarkable eye-clean clarity, ensuring crisp light performance across every facet.
Gemstone Specifications
| Species | Natural Diaspore |
| Variety | Color-Change Pink Diaspore (Zultanite / Csarite type) |
| Carat Weight | 3.36 ct |
| Dimensions | 8.9 x 8.8 mm |
| Color Shift / Phenomenon | Lilac-Pink (Daylight / Fluorescent) to Rich Raspberry-Red (Incandescent) |
| Clarity | Eye Clean (High crystalline transparency with zero distracting inclusions) |
| Shape & Cut | Octagon / Radiant Precision Cut (Excellent Polish & Symmetry) |
| Enhancement / Treatment | 100% Natural & Unheated (No Treatments) |
| Geographic Origin | Turkey (Anatolian Mountains) |
The Rarity of Turkish Pink-to-Red Diaspore
Natural gem diaspore is a single-source phenomenon sourced from high-altitude bauxite deposits in southwestern Turkey. While green-to-champagne diaspore is recognized worldwide, crystals displaying pronounced pink-to-red transitions are exceptionally scarce, representing only a tiny fraction of total production. Because diaspore possesses perfect one-directional cleavage, achieving an eye-clean 3.36-carat precision cut with crisp octagonal geometry demands master lapidary expertise.
Custom Fine Jewelry Commission
This loose color-change diaspore is offered for private collection holdings or ready to be mounted into a one-of-a-kind bespoke jewelry design. Speak with our master jeweler to engineer a protective bezel or claw mounting in 18K rose gold, yellow gold, or platinum crafted specifically to showcase its dynamic optical transformation.
