Sugilite rings in pure sugilite showcase one of Earth's rarer purple gemstones, first identified in Japan in 1944 and later found in South Africa's Wessels Mine. Our collection features 36,647 sugilite rings set in .925 sterling silver, with prices from $6 to $6302. Each ring contains natural sugilite, a manganese-rich mineral that rates 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. The purple to violet-pink coloring comes from trace manganese within the stone's cyclosilicate structure. Free shipping to all US addresses.
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Sugilite rates 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it suitable for rings worn with normal care. Remove sugilite rings during physical work, cleaning, or activities that might scratch or impact the stone.
Manganese concentration determines color intensity. Higher manganese content produces deeper purple tones, while lower concentrations create lavender or pink-purple variations. Black patterns indicate manganese oxide inclusions from the stone's formation environment.
Natural sugilite shows color zoning and occasional matrix patterns under magnification. We source from verified mineral suppliers and photograph each piece individually. The stone should feel cool to touch and show subtle color variations rather than uniform synthetic coloring.