1.40 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Iolite Pair from Madagascar

A pair of iolites arrives like a whispered promise, two small suns of violet light held together by chance and choice. Each stone is 0.70 carats, balanced and bright, a matched duet that speaks of symmetry and soul. The radiant shape gives them edges of fire and facets that fold and unfurl like the pages of a secret letter, a geometry of light that makes the purple breathe and shift. These stones come from Madagascar, a place where the earth yields treasures in quiet abundance, and at The Natural Gemstone Company we present them as a matched pair, ready for a creative heart to design around them. They are transparent and sincere, their medium light color intensity offering a tenderness that reads as both regal and soft, a hue that is intimate rather than loud, a color that invites touch and attention.

Measured with the exactness that true craftsmanship demands, these iolites carry their story in millimeters and in facets. The first stone is 5.52 by 5.45 by 4.30 mm, the second stone is 5.46 by 5.42 by 4.34 mm, nearly mirror images in size and form, each cut to the radiant profile with an excellent polish that lets every plane sing. The clarity grade is very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a note of natural identity that does not interrupt the gaze but rather confirms the earth from which they came. No enhancement has been applied, so the color and clarity are honest manifestations of the stone, untouched and true. Look closely and you will see the facets converse with one another, pulling light inward and returning it as flashes of violet and blue, a conversation that remains constant as the gems move with the body and the light.

For bespoke creations these dimensions are a whisper of possibility, perfectly suited to intimate settings and creative pairings. At about 5.5 mm across they sit comfortably as a central focus in a delicate ring, they rest naturally as a matched pair for studs that tilt and shimmer with every tilt of the head, and they pair beautifully as the shoulders in a three stone design where they flank a warmer center, creating a contrast that teaches the eye to linger. The radiant cut gives a square outline with softened corners, making bezel settings glow and prong settings dance, and allowing designers to play with negative space to craft rings that feel both modern and timeless. Because they are matched in weight and near identical in dimensions, these iolites are an ideal choice for earrings that must mirror one another perfectly, or for a twin stone ring that tells a story of partnership. Skilled jewelers will find them easy to set, and artisans will appreciate how the very very slightly included clarity grade translates to stones that are alive with character without sacrificing casual brilliance.

Imagine a custom commission where these iolites are the beginning of a story, where the purple heart of the gems guides the choice of metal and the shape of the setting. Picture them in warm rose gold to deepen their violet, or in cool platinum to sharpen their clarity, placed in a halo to magnify their glow, or set alone to honor their quiet strength. As you design, know that The Natural Gemstone Company stands with you as a partner in taste and detail, offering gems that are responsibly sourced from Madagascar and prepared with respect for their natural beauty. These stones arrive with excellent polish and honest, natural color, poised to become the center of a piece that will be worn against the skin and held in memory. If you are seeking a pair that balances modest scale with meaningful presence, that combines a poetic hue with precise symmetry, then these radiant iolites are ready to be the heart of your next bespoke creation.