12.18 ct. Sunstone Iolite - The Gem Trader Rare Gems

12.18 ct. Sunstone Iolite


  • Color:  Dark Violet

  • Clarity:  Heavily Included

  • Origin:  E. Africa

  • Cut:  Rectangular Step

  • Treatments:  None

  • Measurements:  23.5 x 10.3 mm

These fascinating stones join together the distinctive violet-blue of Iolite with reflective platelets of hematite.  This is a gorgeous example; the color of the Iolite is great, the platelets are oriented superbly well and the size is very impressive.  The reflected colors are quite dazzling and even when in non-reflecting light, the look is attractive and intriguing.  Great cutting and quality.

$30 / carat - $365 total