Iolite has strong pleiochroism. When viewed from one angle it will be a deep blue violet shade, but from another plane will look less intense and watery --hence the nickname "water sapphire". Here you will find Iolite Beads including faceted rondelles, briolettes and hand carved stones.
Amethyst
Iolite
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