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Add To Your Wishlist3.61ct Iolite

Add To Your Wishlist3.61ct Iolite


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$1,080.00
  • 3.61ct violet custom shield cut Iolite
  • Measures 13.34 x 9 x 6.14mm
  • Origin: Tanzania
  • Cut by Peter Torraca in New York

Iolite's name comes from the Greek word "Ios" meaning "violet." According to legend, iolite is called the Viking Compass Stone. It’s said that thin slices of iolite served as glare-reducers and polarizing filters that helped ancient Viking navigators locate the sun on cloudy days. Iolite is strongly pleochroic, meaning it displays three different colors depending on the angle which you are viewing it at. It therefore requires skilled cutters who know how to orient it to get the best possible color out of each piece of rough. 

When you shop with ANZA Gems, you're making a difference and giving back to East African mining communities. ANZA supports artisans at every level, beginning with purchasing directly in-country in Tanzania and Kenya, then using US and Kenyan artisanal cutters–a number of them women–to facet the gems into one-of-a-kind creations. At least 10% of your purchase will directly benefit education, vocational training, community development and other initiatives supporting miners where they need it most through the nonprofit Gem Legacy. 

SKU #6008

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