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3.20 Ct. Iolite from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Mar 21
Item ID: | K22101 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 13.49 Width: 8.1 Height: 5.86 |
Weight: | 3.20 Ct. |
Color: help | Purple |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Pear |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $181 |
One beautiful transparent 3.20 carat pear shape purple iolite from Madagascar, measuring 13.49 by 8.10 by 5.86 millimeters, is presented by The Natural Gemstone Company with a mixed brilliant cut, a clarity grade of very slightly included at eye level, medium intense color, and an excellent polish. Compared to amethyst, this iolite offers a cooler violet to blue nuance with stronger color saturation and a cleaner, more crystalline transparency, giving greater visual depth in larger sizes. Against tanzanite, this gem offers a compelling value proposition, delivering a vivid bluish purple hue and natural toughness without the premium price commonly associated with tanzanite. Unlike many sapphires that are routinely heat treated, this iolite is natural and untreated, so the color you see is authentic from the mine to the master cutter. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes sparkle while retaining the pear shape elegance, making this stone ideal for solitaire rings and pendants where both brilliance and distinctive color matter.
The inclusions in this iolite are not flaws to hide, they are distinguishing features that certify its natural origin and add personality that lab grown alternatives lack. Observed as very slight internal characteristics at eye level, these inclusions act as an internal fingerprint, helping gemologists and connoisseurs trace the stone back to its Madagascar origin and confirming that no enhancement has altered its appearance. Subtle reflective needles and fine internal planes interact with the gem s natural pleochroism to produce changing flashes of blue and violet as the stone moves, enhancing the wearer s experience. For buyers seeking authenticity, this iolite stands out for its combination of transparent clarity, natural medium intense color, and excellent polish, offering a gemstone that balances rarity, character, and value. Choose this piece from The Natural Gemstone Company if you want a distinctively hued, untreated iolite that compares favorably to common market alternatives in both quality and honest value.
