Bloody Iolite 3x4mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 InchIolite 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.

Truly appreciate how beautiful and unique these gemstones are before they go through the lapidary process

Known in antiquity as the Speaker’s Stone

which tends to be a strong blue color

a Greek philosopher and botanist who also named the stone

a sodium aluminum silicate and one of the two minerals that are commonly known as “Jade

It is a particularly unusual gem because it exhibits a special optical property known as tenebrescence

It is believed to encourage emotional harmony and strengthen relationships

One of its aliases is Inca Rose

iron or manganese imp

is aptly named for its shades of gold

there may not be a beautiful blue-and-brown combination than that of Terra Agate

while retaining the structure of the wood