Iolite with Gold Plate Pendant Necklace

Iolite also known as “water sapphire” comes from the Greek ‘ion’, which means violet. Iolite is usually purplish blue when cut properly, with a softness to the colour that can be quite attractive. Gem quality Iolite has been found in alluvial deposits in Tanzania, and is also mined in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, India, Sri Lanka and Brazil.