Bidspirit auction | Intriguing Iolite and Diamond Halo

Intriguing Iolite and Diamond Halo Navette Pendant - Genuine Iolite and Earth-Mined Diamond Pendant .   Iolite is one of the hot, trending gemstones that is currently sweeping the jewelry industry.  This 5.81 carat marquise-cut, midnight blue iolite has scintillating flashes of reds and violets. This enchanting iolite is prong set in a 14 karat white gold navette-shaped mounting with .42 carats of round, brilliant-cut, H-I color, I1 clarity diamonds in the framing halo that is raised upon an ornate side gallery.  The pendant measures approximately 1.25” x 1/2” and hangs from an attached solid bail that allows for a chain up to approximately 3 mm.  This pendant is certified and appraised for $13,550.00 estimated retail replacement value. Auction Code: Q8410/68-msle #Cordierite #Cordier #Dichroite #Pleochroism #VikingCompass #21stAnniversaryGift #TrendingGemstone #Libra # Sagittarius #Taurus Iolite jewelry is gaining in popularity right now, but was also incredibly popular in jewelry in the 1700's in Europe. Named from the Greek word ”violet”. Iolite’s beautiful violet-to-blue hue is due to the presence of iron in its structure.