Iolite 10mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE 1228202148hr yellow and white

yellow and white

it is a relative newcomer to the gem market

It has been mistaken for ruby and sapphire at times

all to knowing eye

This prompted an alternative name for the gemstone: Princess Blue

Iolite 10mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE 1228202148hr yellow and whiteIolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called pleochroism, which means that it can appear to be different colors as it shifts in the light. According to Norse legend, Viking explorers used thin pieces of Iolite as the worlds first polarizing lens to help them determine the exact location of the sun for navigation.