Iolite Gemstone Beads | Smooth Rondelles | 3.5mm to 5mm

The iolite gemstone is a fantastically soft violet blue color, just the color of a warm summer night. The iolite stone owes its name to the Greek word "ios" which means violet. The iolite gemstone is also called the Viking gemstone, because ancient Vikings would hold the gem up on cloudy days to find the sun and navigate safely through the waters, and it is even theorized that Leif Eriksson, one of the first people to ever cross the Atlantic ocean, used the iolite crystal for navigation. Because of the iolite gemstone's storied past of being used to navigate the world, it is believed by some people in modern times to have a similar ability. There are those who think that wearing the iolite stone can help us find our way to our true paths in life. Item Details:Fashioned into smooth, rondelle shaped beads, these iolite gemstones vary in size but can measure anywhere between approx. 3.5mm to 5mm. This offer is for one strand measuring about 14.5 inches in length of these precious iolite beads.  Specifications:Material: Iolite GemstoneColor: Deep Semi Translucent Navy BlueShape: Smooth RondellesSize: 3.5mm to 5mm (varies depending on the strand you'll receive)Strand Length: 14.5 inches