Iolite 6mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch gemstone-pendant with points at both ends

with points at both ends (double terminated)

Black Opal is a naturally occurring variety of precious opal mined in Australia

prized throughout history for its beautiful colors and patterns

Purple Garnet is a magenta to purple variety of the famous stone

its variations seem to depict landscapes and other images

Iolite 6mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch gemstone-pendant with points at both endsIolite 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.