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Gem-quality crystals were first discovered in the
early 1970s, but never mined commercially until Milenyum
Mining Co. obtained the deposit. Although jewelers were
able to find small pieces during the nineties, fine
quality crystals remained a collector's item. It is safe
to say that only a handful of jewelry stores in the
world were lucky enough to obtain these gems in the
past.
Until recently, the gems were mined and illegally
taken out of Turkey in very small quantities. These gems
were sent to inexperienced cutters in the Far East and
the resulting gems were of poor quality. Company founder
Mr.Murat Akgun named the phenomenal gemstone Zultanite
in honor of 36 Sultan's who founded the Ottoman Empire.
After obtaining the legal mining and exporting license,
Milenyum Mining Co. is now officially the only source in
the world for this phenomenal gemstone. What was once
considered a collector's gem is now accessible for fine
jewelry. We are working with the most experienced and
prestigious organizations in order to provide you with
top quality Zultanite.
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