Kunzite—has anyone own Kunzite jewelry longer than 4 years?

[NanNan]

Hi all, I found a Kunzite ring that I love so much, but after read and did research; found out a stone color will fade out after time past by even though it is a natural Kunzite So wondering if anyone has any experience like that.

 

[stracci2000]

Yes......
Here's a thread on it.

Is Kunzite doomed to fade?

I like the colour of kunzite but I’ve read that UV exposure can cause it to fade… perhaps I should skip this stone? Go for the same colour in sapphire? Anyone have kunzite?

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[diamondyes]

Hi all, I found a Kunzite ring that I love so much, but after read and did research; found out a stone color will fade out after time past by even though it is a natural Kunzite So wondering if anyone has any experience like that.

I’ve been in your shoes!

 

[diamondyes]

But I’ve never owned Kunzite. It’s so pretty though.

 

[NanNan]

Yes......
Here's a thread on it.

Is Kunzite doomed to fade?

I like the colour of kunzite but I’ve read that UV exposure can cause it to fade… perhaps I should skip this stone? Go for the same colour in sapphire? Anyone have kunzite?

www.pricescope.com

Oh, I just read through the thread, thank you so much.
it pretty sad that a pretty pastel pink ring that would not last. it cost $1100 and i love the way it looks, emerald cut looks like a pink diamond. I am going to return it then.

 

[NanNan]

But I’ve never owned Kunzite. It’s so pretty though.

I had owned a kunzite loose stone long time ago, it was inexpensive back then, and a couple years later the stone turned to be colorless, just like a clear glass. I thought that i bought a fake stone at that time. But this time a ring was made from well-known jewelry brand. I fall in love with a ring so much, so I contact a jeweler what i heard about stone and they confirmed that it should be evening ring and should not be exposed to the sunlight. What!!!!!! so finally decided to post in PS, and was hoping to hear some good news--- sadly I have to return a ring.-

 

[CaseyLouLou]

If you are looking for a stone that resembles a pink diamond then I would seriously consider a light pink spinel. That was my first purchase and I still love spinel and have since purchased several others, all of which sparkle like crazy.

 

[NanNan]

If you are looking for a stone that resembles a pink diamond then I would seriously consider a light pink spinel. That was my first purchase and I still love spinel and have since purchased several others, all of which sparkle like crazy.

oh, thanks for sharing. Definitely I will be searching for, did you buy from online or local jewelry store?

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Spinel would be my pick, as well.
There's also really pretty garnets and tourmaline that may also fit the bill.
These vendors like pastels and they have a nice collection in different specimen variety. They will also make the ring for you.

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[NanNan]

Spinel would be my pick, as well.
There's also really pretty garnets and tourmaline that may also fit the bill.
These vendors like pastels and they have a nice collection in different specimen variety. They will also make the ring for you.

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OMG!!!they all so pretty, thank you so much!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Hi all, I found a Kunzite ring that I love so much, but after read and did research; found out a stone color will fade out after time past by even though it is a natural Kunzite So wondering if anyone has any experience like that.

if you love the ring, is there anything wrong with just saving it for night time events ?
its certainly not the only lovely stone that fades over time

So no all day shopping, no brunch or lunch dates, no Buckingham palace garden parties, no walks on the beach or while sunbathing (i hope nobody does that anyway these days)
but you can wear it to dinner or to the theatre

treat it like like a good dress you only wear to certain ocaasions and you would never wear it grocery shopping !

 

[NanNan]

if you love the ring, is there anything wrong with just saving it for night time events ?
its certainly not the only lovely stone that fades over time

So no all day shopping, no brunch or lunch dates, no Buckingham palace garden parties, no walks on the beach or while sunbathing (i hope nobody does that anyway these days)
but you can wear it to dinner or to the theatre

treat it like like a good dress you only wear to certain ocaasions and you would never wear it grocery shopping !

- that is good point and I thought like that too...but I found the baby pink spinel that pretty as much as a Kunzite ring. BTW here is a Kunzite ring that I loved

 

[NanNan]

 

[LD]

I’ve got a few. One or two have lightened a little but most haven’t. Mine are over 10-12 years.

 

[NanNan]

I’ve got a few. One or two have lightened a little but most haven’t. Mine are over 10-12 years.

that is fantastic!!! , Kunzite has very pretty colors.

 

[MagpieMama]

I’ve got a few. One or two have lightened a little but most haven’t. Mine are over 10-12 years.

I second that - they can be fine if treated properly.
I have a few (currently being reset) that I inherited from my husband’s grandmother. She had them for DECADES, and they are still the delicate light lilac-pink (admittedly less valuable than the more saturated tones) that they were when she purchased them.
I know she reserved them for after dark, and even referred to them as “evening stone”

 

[NanNan]

I second that - they can be fine if treated properly.
I have a few (currently being reset) that I inherited from my husband’s grandmother. She had them for DECADES, and they are still the delicate light lilac-pink (admittedly less valuable than the more saturated tones) that they were when she purchased them.
I know she reserved them for after dark, and even referred to them as “evening stone”

You give some hope to me on this stone again,I can‘t forget the kunzite ring which I already returned. I remembered the feeling in love, happy when i wore a ring.

 

[MagpieMama]

You give some hope to me on this stone again,I can‘t forget the kunzite ring which I already returned. I remembered the feeling in love, happy when i wore a ring.

The hearts wants what the heart wants, and fortunately it’s not a terribly expensive stone so it is a fairly low-risk proposition!

 

[NanNan]

The hearts wants what the heart wants, and fortunately it’s not a terribly expensive stone so it is a fairly low-risk proposition!

thank you

 

[PastryGirl]

Your ring is beautiful and if you love it there’s no reason not to keep it. I’ve had a kunzite for around 9 years. We thought it was a very pale morganite when we bought it from a random vendor. It was already pretty pale pink/lilac colored and I want to say it *might* have faded a little, but I did wear it all day every day for two years. It has always looked more or less saturated in different lighting and at different angles.

I reset it and just got it back yesterday and I love it. It’s sentimental and pretty.

 

[ShinyPink]

My kunzite ring faded to the point of me wondering what the hell it was. I bought it from some shopping channel, so it wasn't the best quality though.

 

[T L]

I have some loose kunzite for decades, but they retained their color. One I wore a little bit, but I took it out of the setting as I hated the setting.

It’s unfortunate you can’t wear them in the sun.

 

[LilAlex]

if you love the ring, is there anything wrong with just saving it for night time events ?

This is so great: "Trust me, it's a beautiful pink! It really is!" Or you could just bring it and keep it in your pocket.

Just teasing, @Daisys and Diamonds. Only on this forum would we suggest buying a lovely ring to only wear in the dark!