9ct Yellow Gold Baguette Cut Iolite Claw Set Pendant

This pendant is crafted in 9ct yellow gold, featuring a claw set, baguette cut iolite with an exquisite total of 0.73cts. The pendant is complemented with an polished bale, which can be worn as a necklace, by threading the bale through your desired chain.

Pendant Only or Pendant & Chain:

You have the option of purchasing this pendant with, or without the chain. If you decide to purchase the pendant with the chain (shown in the picture gallery above) - the chain is a: 9ct yellow gold, 18" rolo chain, secured with a bolt clasp. If you would like a different chain, please view further details in our Bespoke Alterations (see below).

Gem Lore:

Iolite - possesses strong pleochroism, a phenomenon that when seen from different angles, displays (trichroism) three colours: Violet, Blue & Pale Yellow. This relies on Iolite being doubly refractive, whereby a ray of light passing through the gem, would split into two. When viewed through polarising filters, these rays of light absorb different parts of the visible light spectrum (white light), resulting in two different colours being seen at a time.

When Iolite is fashioned in thin slices, the gemstone acts as a polarising filter, removing fine mist and haze, making things seem visibly clearer to the eye. It was thought that the ancient Vikings used these slices of iolite, to locate the sun on a cloudy day. In ancient literature, the Vikings referenced the gem as ‘Sunstone’. Alternatively, Viking explorers were thought to take advantage of Iolite’s pleochroism, to help navigate them at sea. Vikings would observe the different colours of the gemstone, as the sunlight passes through, guiding them to the direction of the sun. It is often referred to as the ‘Vikings Compass’ or ‘Twilight Compass’.

Pendant & Chains:

Ideally, we would love to be able to provide you, with all our options of different link styles, profiles and lengths of chains. However, for online viewing we will generally display all our pendants, on fine pendant chains between 16-18”. However, we understand that this is not always what is required.

If you like the link design of the chain shown above, in the photo gallery, but would prefer a different length, please let us know. Alternatively, if you would prefer an entirely different link design chain, with a different thickness, width or weight. You can either fill out the enquiry form below, or contact us directly.

We will see if we can help to make any bespoke alterations for your request, or advise you further. We will explore our full collection of chains and send you further photos, of different chains along with the pendant - for you to choose from.

Jewellery Care Precautions:

Avoid direct contact with: perfume, lotions, skincare, hairspray / other chemicals. Remove, your jewellery: when showering, swimming (as both chlorine and saltwater will react with metals), washing your hands / using hand sanitisers, before going to bed or when participating in physical activities (going to the gym, exercising, gardening, housework etc….).

Beware, metals may tarnish over time due to oxygen contact and natural body oils. Prevent items from being exposed to moisture and direct sunlight, for long periods. Store jewellery in a dry place away from humidity, in a pouch/jewellery box and keep each piece separated from each other. Care, for your jewellery by cleaning with a soft dry cloth.

Yellow Gold:

Gold as an element, in its purest form will not tarnish, but gold used in jewellery has been alloyed with other metals, to increase durability. These metals have properties that when in contact with oxygen, chemicals, oils or other substances - will result in a surface tarnish or damage and corrosion. Even the pH level of you skin and the natural oils it produces, can tarnish your gold jewellery.

To prevent your gold jewellery from tarnishing or even disintegrating, avoid exposure to household chemicals, bleaches, toothpaste, baking soda and other cleaning abrasives. Wearing jewellery in places where perfumes, hairsprays, body lotions have been applied on your body, will increase tarnishing. Wear your jewellery after the products have been applied. To clean your gold jewellery, use a mild soap with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. For professional cleaning, our workshop can polish your jewellery back to life.

Iolite:

Hardness: 7-7.5 | Toughness: Poor, Brittle | Stability: Fair to Good

Extreme Caution, Avoid: Sudden Impact (knocks), Extreme Temperature Change (thermal shock), Chemicals (acids, detergents), Jewellery Cleaners (ultrasonic, steam cleaners).

Gemmological Observation: Clean with mild soapy water and dry with a soft cloth. Iolite is a very brittle stone, take extra care when wearing this gemstone to avoid knocks, scratches or abrasions. Do not expose this gemstone to extreme temperature changes, as they will be prone to damage.