Bidspirit auction | Iolite Pendant with Bypass-Style Diamond

Iolite Pendant with Bypass-Style Diamond Halo - Genuine Iolite and Earth-Mined Diamond Pendant.  This is a 14 karat yellow gold pendant that features a 3.13 carat pear-shaped iolite that is prong-set with .26 carats round, brilliant-cut, H-I color, I1 clarity diamonds that stream down the sides like a river glistening in the sunshine.  This pendant is approximately 1” long and has a built-in bail.  There is no chain with this pendant.  This pendant is certified and appraised for $6,210.00 estimated retail replacement value. Auction Code: Q8410/66-ekt #Cordierite #Cordier #Dichroite #Pleochroism #VikingCompass #21stAnniversaryGift #TrendingGemstone #Libra # Sagittarius Taurus Seafaring Scandinavians, aka 'Vikings', used iolite as a navigational aid.  Sailors could determine the exact location of the sun during heavy fog by peering through the gemstone. Iolite’s beautiful violet-to-blue hue is due to the presence of iron in its structure. It has been confused for sapphire.