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Lot 23:
Genuine Iolite and Earth-Mined Diamond Pendant. Iolite is strongly trending in the 2023 jewelry industry for bluish-violet gemstones. The 3.94 carat oval-cut iolite is a commanding presence in this 14 karat white gold pendant with .26 carats of round, brilliant-cut, H-I color, I1 clarity diamonds in the framing halo. The iolite has a faceted pavilion, making the flashes of violets more scintillating. The pendant is approximately 1" and has a swirled gallery. It hangs from a free-moving bail. This pendant is certified and appraised for $9,230.00 estimated retail replacement value.
Auction Code: Q8410/67 – anl
Iolite is mined in India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Norway, and Brazil and is famous as a Viking navigational aid. The Vikings probably mined Iolite in Norway and Greenland.
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Weight: 3
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