Sunstone with Shiller

Item Description

Oregon Sunstone in my mind does not get enough credit for what it is. First off, it's gem quality Feldspar, which is rare on a worldwide scale. Think of how much Feldspar there is in the world, and how little of it is actually transparent. Secondly, the Oregon material has the amazing distinction of showing beautiful colors, due to the presence of native copper. Sometimes the copper will manifest into a chromophore where it can turn the stones red or green, or it will appear in the form of what is called a "shiller" which is a shimmering reflection in the stone. This "Oval" cut stone has a "champagne" hue with a sparkling "shiller" effect that can be seen when the stone is rotated in the light. This material is becoming very difficult to find anymore in any size or quantity, so don't miss out on this one. There has been a surge in the price and demand of gemstones from the United States recently, and things like Benitoite, Red Beryl, Hiddenite, Montana Sapphire and even Oregon Sunstone seem to be on the rise across the board as few gems are available, and lots of people are buying them up.