Gemstones - Zincite

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What is Zincite??

Zincite that most people are familiar with, was said to have been grown by accident in the smoke stack of a manufacturing facility of zinc-based paint in Poland. It is Zinc Oxide and the zinc that had become gaseous during the manufacturing process combined with oxygen and cooled, formed brightly colored, mostly orange, red and yellow crystals within the smoke stack. This brightly colored material has a high dispersion, giving flashes of different colors much like that of diamond. Though it is soft, it can still be used in jewelry, but should be worn in pendants, pins and earrings, rather than rings. We have some of this brightly colored material faceted(ovals, emerald cuts, etc), as well as in the rough. Price is based on size and color - with usually the larger pieces being less per carat.  All pieces are well cut and clean. See photos below for available stones. 

To learn more about Zincite - visit the All That Glitters Zincite Page after viewing our inventory!

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This is perhaps the largest faceted Zincite out there - approximately 50cts.  We obtained a number of crystals years ago, and our cutters  faceted a few very large pieces.  We know of only one other  dealer selling this material, but his Zincite is the more  common orange or reddish orange.  Yellow is more rare  and they show more dispersion.  This gemstone measures  approx 20x15x11mm.  We are attaching two photos, one taken  with a light ring and the other in diffused office  fluorescent lights. Only one other dealer  possesses faceted Zincite that we are aware of, and he has smaller orange faceted pieces (most common color) which he sells for more than what we are aksing per carat for this exceptional piece.   Since this could be one of the largest Zincites ever faceted and therefore,  should have a premium price.   For a fast sale and based on our costs in general, we are offering it at  ONLY $1,249 - less than $25 per carat!.

Light to Medium Yellowish with a hint of Green in the deeper stones. Very Dispersive, more so than Diamond! Bright, lively with all kinds of colors leaping from internally within the gem. Unlike anything we have seen before in this material!....Faceted Zincite of decent size, fine quality faceting, clean material is difficult to find. We know of no other companies currently with Zincite which falls into this category, other than ourselves and again, we have never seen this unique color either. 
Note that the size of the gemstone as it appears in the photograph does not indicate relative size to other photos displayed.

For those seeking matched pairs of any particular size, please feel free to send us an email to make an inquiry. Many of the pieces below have a match!

Est Ct Wt	Shape	Dimensions	Photo	Price
	Round	4mm	Photo upon request
	Round	5mm	Photo upon request
	Round	6mm	Photo upon request
2.28ct	Round	7mm		$82
3.49ct	Round	8mm		$126
4.75ct	Round	9mm		$228 Another similar size is available after this one sells.
5.75ct	Round	10mm		$276 Another similar size is available after this one sells.
8.32ct	Round	11mm		$349
10.56ct	Round	12mm		$380 Another similar size is available after this one sells.
	Princess	5x5	Photo upon request
	Princess	6x6	Photo upon request
8.68ct	Princess	10x10		$365 Another two similar sizes are available after this one sells.
	Radiant	7x5	Photo upon request
	Radiant	8x6	Photo upon request
5.26cts	Radiant	8x10		$221 Another two similar sizes are available after this one sells.
4.16ct	Radiant	9x7		$175 Availabliity?
11.51ct	Radiant	12x10		$476
14.51ct	Radiant	14x10		$570 Another similar size is available after this one sells.
	Trilliant	6.5	Photo upon request
4.92ct	Trilliant	10x10		$206 Another similar size is available after this one sells.
3.07ct	Oval	9x7		$110

Rounds 

Ct Wt	Color	Photo	Price
2.65	Gold		$112
4.63	Yellow		$194

Princess Cut

Ct wt	Color	Photo	Price
2.66	Red-Orange		$112 Another similar size is available after this one sells.
3.23	Orange		$136
3.94	Gold Yellow		$166
4.14	Orange		$174
4.64	Red-Orange		$222
4.76	Orange		$200
5.00	Orange		$210
5.69	Red-Orange		$239
6.11	Orange		$258
6.13	Gold-Orange		$258
6.47	Red		$349
7.56	Orange		$317
8.23ct	Orange		$346

Radiant (Fancy Emerald) Cut

Ct Wt	Color	Photo	Price
9.11	Real Red (rare)		$437
9.24	Orange-Red		$667 (Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!) SOLD!
12.14	Orange		$365

A	B
A -  7.10ct Oval Zincite  $257
B - 7.12ct Emerald Cut  Zincite  $256

Below are two photographs of a wonderful naturally terminated rough crystal:

This is a piece of Zincite from the famous Zincite 'accident' in Poland.   This segment, consisting of both orange and greenish yellow cauliflower looking Zincite, had a section of orange growth that we faceted into gemstones.  NOTE THAT THIS PIECE WEIGHS 695 CARATS!!!   If priced at the Tucson Wholesale Prices we saw back in February, this would be selling for about $695.  The All That Glitters price for this unique specimen is only $415.  If you wanted a specimen of Zincite, this should be the one.  Don't know what Zincite?  Visit our Zincite Page!  <  What is Zincite?  >