Iolite necklace

This necklace is a flowing river of violet light and shadow, circling the heart with the quiet guidance of a moonlit sea! This beautiful string of iolite features 8mm beads with striking bluish purple color. Although opaque due to presence of inclusions, some beads show remarkable transparency and blue hue. Iolite is a hard stone, but still prone to breakage due to cleavage in one direction. The characteristic glitter is due to presence of inclusions such as hematite and biotite. Unique fluid inclusions are sometimes seen as bubbles. Associated with the Third Eye chakra, wearing an iolite necklace can stimulate inner vision, intuition, and spiritual awareness. In Vedic astrology, the stone (also known as Neeli) is strongly connected to the planet Saturn, and is often recommended for Capricorn and Aquarius signs to promote long-term growth and discipline. Crystal healers use iolite for shamanic journeying and exploring past-life memories or alternate life paths. Because iolite has specific cleavage planes, it has fair toughness and is better suited for necklaces and earrings than high-impact rings.