Sphalerite Meaning

Sphalerite personifies rarity and esthetic appeal which makes it one of the world’s most desired and valuable gemstones. It is known to bring strength, vitality and is also believed to help recover from illness by boosting the immunity system. Its absolute brilliance and high dispersion make it a popular jewelry gem. Sphalerite is typically seen in yellowish, orange, or honey-brown hue. Marmatite is an extremely rare opaque black variety of sphalerite which is rich in iron.

Sphalerite has a dispersion nearly three times more than that of a diamond i.e, it has a remarkable "fire" that reflects flashes of color when seen in the light. Sphalerite deposits are mined from Bulgaria, Canada, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mexico, Namibia, Spain, the USA, and Zaire. Jewelry items like the Sphalerite ring never cease to excite jewelry lovers.

Jewelry

Sphalerite jewelry looks exceptionally alluring and elegant. Whether set in silvery or yellow precious metal, it yields stunning results. Sphalerite is popular for use in rings, pendants, and bracelets. Fancy cut or cabochon cut Sphalerite stones make unique pendants and rings in the bezel setting. Original Sphalerite gemstones look exceptional in the form of Sphalerite Bracelets. Browse through our website to find the best quality Sphalerite jewelry.

Quality and Prices

Sphalerite gems are seen in a variety of colors and quality. Make sure to examine it minutely based on the factors given below so that you end up buying the best gem.

• Color

   – For Sphalerite, color is one of the supreme quality determining factors. Sphalerite can be colorless (extremely rare), yellow, orange, fiery red, or green. Its color typically ranges from pale yellow to deep fiery orange. Gems with light hue reflect better dispersion. Red tones of sphalerite are also recognized as "ruby blende".

• Clarity

   – Sphalerites are not usually free from inclusions. Therefore, the eye clean Sphalerite with good transparency and minimum visible flaws are highly valuable. Select specimens with the best possible clarity, which generally tend to exhibit the greatest dispersion, or "fire".

• Cut

   – Sphalerite is seen in a variety of shapes, like octagons, trillions, squares, rounds, and other fancy shapes, such as ovals, pears, and cushions. It requires extraordinary skills to carefully craft it in faceted form due to moderate hardness and perfect cleavage. Sphalerites which are faceted into deep striking cuts and unusual shapes to form gemstone are priced high.

• Treatment

   - Though many synthetic sphalerites are sold in the market at cheaper rates, nothing meets the brilliance of natural sphalerites which are free from any sort of treatment.