The Rare Beauty of Shungite Earrings You'll be drawn to the dark and gleaming appeal of the Shungite gemstone, and you'll undoubtedly want to add a Shungite earring or other Shungite jewelry item to your collection of gemstone jewelry. In addition to its distinctive sheen, it is a powerful stone for grounding whose deep, black hue makes it stand out amid crystals of all colors. Technically speaking, Shungite is a mineraloid (like amber or opal) rather than a crystal because of its structural makeup. This does not lessen its enigmatic healing ability, either!