Gems en Vogue: Iolite Gem Talk

Graduate GIA Gemologist Michael Valitutti gives an in-depth Gem Talk on everyone's favorite gem, Iolite! Offering an exclusive look into what makes Iolite so rare and unique, and why we use it in the Gems en Vogue jewelry collection.
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[@Bullen_3]

I was looking at rings the other day. I was torn between,some amethysts,and rose quartz. Then there was one iolite ring in the store's vast collection of rings. I chose the iolite,bc I love it,and because I didn't have a single piece of iolite jewelry in my collection.
Now knowing all this,I can appreciate it even more. The blue violet color is like the night sky. It's beautiful,and what a fascinating history! Those 2 of my favorite subjects: gemology and history,I like how they go together,here!

[@newtonlee7849]

this is my first time watching your channel. You've provided a very detailed & informative explanation of this gemstone. Thanks & I look forward to watching other videos

[@offimatrix4897]

love Iolite in a gemmy rough and shining a light though them to see a nice deep blue to valet.

[@lgo4961]

very informative video, thank you!

[@judyfrey5919]

When I first bought Iolite they called it a water sapphire.

[@gemsenvogue]

That's right! It's also known as a "Vikings Compass" because it's said that Vikings would use thin slices of Iolite to locate the exact position of the sun on overcast days during their expeditions.

[@CyrilCawasaki]

I have mineral looks like carbonado but i suspected as iolite because it has a density of 2.57