This necklace is part of the Phoebe collection and features iolite chips, four delicate freshwater pearls, and an authentic heart-shaped Thai silver pendant. It is completed with a sterling silver lobster clasp.
This necklace measures 15 inches in length.
You can view other Iolite jewelry items here, or Thai Silver items here.
Iolite is named for the greek word ios which means violet. It is sometimes called "water sapphire" because it is found in water deposits and commonly mistaken for top-grade blue sapphires.
This stone is a very pretty violet blue when viewed from one angle, but will appear transparent from another and yellowish-grey from yet another. This gem acts as a natural polarizing filter, and as such, was used by the vikings and other sea travelers to locate the suns exact position in the sky on even the most overcast of days.
Iolite is believed to enhance curiosity, stimulate visions and help the wearer deal with addictions. Iolite is found in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, India, Madagascar, Brazil and the U.S.A.
Thai Karen Hill Tribe silver is created with "high content" silver which guarantees silver purity of up to 98%.
Thai hill tribe silver beads and pendants are handmade by the Karen Hill Tribe in northern Thailand using traditional tribal methods passed down from generation to generation.
By removing the middleman and working with Thai artists directly, our supplier of Thai silver helps both sustain a traditional craft and provide the Karen Hill Tribe people with maximum profitability and a reliable source of income for Karen artisans and their families.