Graceful, rare, and full of quiet mystery, Turkish Diaspore is a naturally color-changing gemstone that enchants with its gentle shifts in tone. In natural daylight, it often appears a delicate champagne, kiwi green, or soft gold. Under incandescent light or candlelight, it transitions into warm pinks, peach, or light raspberry. This elegant transformation reflects the stone’s inner complexity—an understated beauty that evolves with the light.
Though first identified in the 1800s, gem-quality color-change diaspore didn’t make its mark on the jewelry world until the late 20th century. The only known source of facetable, color-shifting diaspore is the Ilbir Mountains of southwestern Turkey, making it a single-origin gemstone—rare, traceable, and collectible.
With a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7, Turkish Diaspore is suitable for most jewelry applications, though care is advised to avoid scratches. Its excellent transparency, unenhanced color, and subtle elegance make it a favorite for those who seek gems with soul and sophistication.
Why Choose Turkish Diaspore?
✦ Rare, single-source gemstone from the mountains of Turkey
✦ Displays a natural, unenhanced color-change effect
✦ Transforms from soft greens and golds to delicate pinks
✦ Ethically and sustainably mined
✦ Ideal for collectors and lovers of refined, rare beauty
Let your jewelry reflect the quiet magic of light and change—with a gemstone as graceful as it is rare.