What Makes Sunstone Special?
Also known as heliolite or aventurescent feldspar, sunstone belongs to the plagioclase feldspar mineral family and rates 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. What truly sets this gem apart is its stunning optical phenomenon called aventurescence, a glittering, metallic shimmer produced by tiny hematite or goethite inclusions within the stone. These flat, reflective platelets catch light at just the right angle, creating warm flashes of peach, copper, and golden-orange that dance as the stone moves. It is one of the few gemstones where inclusions actually increase its beauty and desirability.
Our Sunstone gemstone beads are responsibly sourced from premier deposits across India, Canada, Norway, and the United States, including the renowned Oregon sunstone region, where the stone holds the distinction of being the official state gemstone.
Shapes and Styles for Every Design
Our collection of natural sunstone beads comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes to fit any creative vision. Choose from smooth rounds, faceted rondelles, plain coins, pear shapes, micro-faceted cubes, and rough nuggets. Whether you're crafting a delicate bracelet, a layered necklace, or a pair of statement earrings, there is a sunstone cut designed to bring your idea to life.
These warm-toned gems pair beautifully with gold and rose gold metals and complement other feldspar family stones like moonstone and labradorite, as well as other warm gemstones like carnelian and citrine.
Shop the full Beads of Cambay sunstone bead collection below, and enjoy our unbeatable wholesale prices on every strand.
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