9.22 Ct. Iolite from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Iolite has been treasured through the ages for its deep, shifting blue, a stone that carried meaning for sailors, sages, and jewelers long before modern gemology named it, the Vikings are said to have used iolite as a sunstone to find the sun on overcast days, and in classical periods this gem was prized as a talisman and a water sapphire, associated with clarity of sight and safe passage, this transparent 9.22 carat emerald cut blue iolite, sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, continues that lineage of purpose and beauty, its intense color intensity evokes the deep monsoon skies of its island origin, its very very slightly included clarity evaluated at eye level speaks to natural authenticity, and its excellent polish honors the stone cutting traditions that have shaped gemstones into heirloom pieces for centuries.

This exceptional emerald cut, with dimensions 16.02 by 11.02 by 8.36 millimeters, presents broad, elegant facets that emphasize depth and color saturation, the classic step cut lends a restrained, timeless geometry that complements the gem s natural pleochroism, allowing flashes of violet and indigo to appear as the gem moves, the stone is entirely natural with no enhancement, a rarity that appeals to collectors and connoisseurs who value provenance and integrity, set by The Natural Gemstone Company, this iolite makes an ideal centerpiece for an heirloom ring or a refined pendant, it sits beautifully on the hand as a statement of cultivated taste, it is equally at home in modern bespoke settings that honor traditional forms, and when placed in a classic, bezel or prong mount its extraordinary weight and clarity ensure a presence that will be passed down, our commitment at The Natural Gemstone Company to ethical sourcing and meticulous craftsmanship means this gem arrives ready to be set, accompanied by our guidance on care and design, for those who seek a gem with history, substance, and the quiet authority of a stone that has navigated oceans, courts, and centuries, this Ceylon iolite answers with a deep, enduring blue.