Iolite and Diamond Halo Ring Appraised and Certified

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $5,000 - $5,500

Buyer's premium: 18%

Genuine Iolite and Earth-Mined Diamond Ring. Iolite is a gemstone rich with lore. This 3.94 carat oval-cut, purplish-blue iolite is prong-set is a 14 karat yellow gold ring with .26 carats of round, brilliant-cut, H-I color, I1 clarity diamonds in the halo. The ring is US size 7 and has a honeycomb lattice under gallery. This ring can be resized for an additional $100, please allow an additional 10 days for shipping if we resize it. This ring is certified and appraised for $10,900.00 estimated retail replacement value. Auction Code: Q849/55/koa

Because iolite is fairly hard, it’s often found in alluvial deposits. It is mined in Sri Lanka, Kenya and central Tanzania. Other iolite source countries include India, Brazil, and Norway. A significant iolite deposit was discovered in Madagascar in 1994.

Most rings can safely be sized within 2 sizes (up or down) of the stated size.
‘Vikings’ used iolite as a navigational aid the sailors were able to determine the exact location of the sun.
Currently growing in popularity in today’s fashion industry, Iolite jewelry was extremely popular in jewelry in 18th century Europe.

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Weight: 5 GR

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