Legend has it that the ancient Viking navigators used Iolite cut into thin slices as filters to help locate the sun on cloudy days. Iolite is a violetish blue color making it an attractive choice for a class ring center stone.

Our high quality genuine Iolites are generally cut with facets. It has a hardness rating of 7 to 7.5 out of 10 which is suitable for most daily wear situations.