Iolite

Gorgeous purple blue Tanzanian Iolite faceting rough parcel which would be around 8 to 10 stones - The picture is representative of these very nice stones you...See more » Gorgeous purple blue Tanzanian Iolite faceting rough parcel which would be around 8 to 10 stones - The picture is representative of these very nice stones you will receive from the entire lot and are hand selected to ensure good quality and good coloring but as stated above - Referred to as "water sapphire" Product type : Jewels Use : Jewelry - grade for faceters lapidary cutters for faceted cut gems to use in rings , pendants , earrings , necklaces , bracelets etc. - not drilled Use good lighting behind, in front and sides when taking digital camera pictures ; sometimes can be backlit for the pics - Computer monitors and lighting can cause the stone photos to vary with hues / tones - Pictures enlarged / angled to enhance the view / appearance to get the best snapshot as the loose gemstones might look in the natural state from mother nature or after being cut to help determine how they might look when placed in jewelery silver or gold settings - Stones measured with caliper tools and typically viewed under loupes - Some items easier to photograph with facets more difficult , try to capture ok ~ FacetRoughGemstones.com North American Colorado CO Sales license dealer - Selling colored finished polished and raw uncut lapidary earth rough gems etc. from around the world for Artisans, Crafters, Cutters, SilverSmiths, GoldSmiths and Jewelers - We strive to supply sterling service from our online shop / store 100% customer satisfaction guaranteedSee less »