Iolite 10mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE 1228202148hr These reproductions are designed in

These reproductions are designed in the traditional color

it is a relative newcomer to the gem market

The light color indicates that it was harvested from a young tree

yellow and white

This prompted an alternative name for the gemstone: Princess Blue

Iolite 10mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE 1228202148hr These reproductions are designed inIolite 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.