Honestly? Nothing. We’ll stick to cubic zirconia and pretend it’s a family heirloom. But it’s fun to know that somewhere in the world, a tiny reddish-brown crystal is sitting in a vault, being more exclusive than any celebrity. It’s the ultimate “I told you so” of the mineral world.
So next time someone brags about their diamond, just smile and say, “Nice sparkle, but have you seen a painite?” They won’t know what you’re talking about, but you’ll feel like a secret gem-savvy rebel. And isn’t that the rarest gem of all—a little moment of knowing something nobody else does?
