Sunstone jewelry

Sunstone is a type of opaque, translucent, sometimes even transparent feldspar. Thanks to small plate-shaped mineral inclusions inside the stone (usually copper, hematite or goethite inclusions), which create bright metallic flashes, we can see an optical phenomenon called "aventurescence". Sunstones can be of various colors - from bright orange to ochre to clear and transparent with inclusions. The most famous world deposits include the USA, Mexico, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka, Australia. However, caution is needed when buying, as sunstone is considered a rare mineral and precious stone, and is often confused by traders for cheaper synthetic aventurine.

Sunstone - a mineral with a sparkling shine
Sunstone is a variety of feldspar (plagioclase), known for its shimmer caused by small inclusions of hematite or goethite. This optical phenomenon, called aventurescence, creates beautiful flashes on the surface of the stone in shades of orange, red or gold.

Silver pendants with sunstone
Each pendant with sunstone is original - the color and intensity of the sparkle vary from piece to piece. The sunstone is set in Ag925 silver. Minerals-stones is registered with the Assay Office.

Sunstone deposits
Sunstone is mined in India, Norway, Madagascar and the USA. The most sought-after pieces come from India, where the stones have a distinctive color and shine.

History and use of sunstone
Sunstone has been a popular jewelry stone since ancient times. Thanks to its sparkling beauty, it is used mainly in jewelry and decorative objects.

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