✨ VIKING'S COMPASS: 0.89 CT Natural Deep Violet IOLITE - Eye-Clean Clarity ✨ This is a beautiful, eye-clean loose gemstone that delivers a sophisticated, deep blue color! This 0.895 ct Natural Iolite (often called "Water Sapphire") features a rich Deep Violet Blue hue. Unique Feature (Pleochroism): Iolite is famous for its pleochroism—the property of showing different colors (violet-blue, light blue, and gray) from various angles. This unique optical effect makes the stone captivating. Premium Cut & Size: The beautiful Elongated Cushion Cut and its long dimensions (7.8 x 5.7 x 3.1 mm) give it the visual spread of a 1-carat stone, maximizing its presence. Purity: Iolite typically requires no treatment to enhance its color, ensuring its value is entirely natural. 👑 Significance, Value, and Investment Potential Viking's Compass: Ancient Vikings reportedly used Iolite to aid navigation on cloudy days. It symbolizes clarity, vision, and inner wisdom. Affordable Luxury: Iolite offers the captivating violet-blue hue often compared to Tanzanite or Sapphire but at a fraction of the cost, making it an excellent, affordable luxury. Appreciation Asset: While affordable, the value of fine, saturated, eye-clean Iolite is expected to appreciate over time as it gains popularity in high-end designer jewelry.