for self-confidence
Iolite
Iolite moves between violet-blue, blue, and softer gray or yellow as the angle changes. Hand-wrapped in our Nashville studio, it rewards a second look with color that never sits still.
- Color
- Violet-blue and inky blue, shifting toward gray, yellow, or nearly colorless at angles.
- Family
- The gem variety of cordierite; its crystal structure lets it show different colors from different angles.
- Wear
- 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale; scratch-resistant, but a hard blow can split it along a weaker crystal direction.
- A little history
- Iolite takes its name from the Greek ios, meaning violet; mineralogists more often call the gem cordierite.
Gemstone characteristics
- Color
- Violet-blue and inky blue, shifting toward gray, yellow, or nearly colorless at angles.
- Family
- The gem variety of cordierite; its crystal structure lets it show different colors from different angles.
- Wear
- 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale; scratch-resistant, but a hard blow can split it along a weaker crystal direction.
- A little history
- Iolite takes its name from the Greek ios, meaning violet; mineralogists more often call the gem cordierite.
“What you think of yourself is much more important than what others think of you.”
Iolite jewelry, made by hand in Nashville
Explore Judith Bright’s Iolite gemstone jewelry, handcrafted in Nashville, Tennessee. Choose a design that feels like you, and let the gemstone bring its own color and character to the piece.
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