Lolite

Explore Serendipity’s iolite jewellery — handcrafted in sterling silver by Johanna Rodriguez in her Sydney workshop. Iolite is a violet-blue to deep indigo gemstone, one of the most striking blue gems available at an accessible price point.Iolite is notable for its strong pleochroism — the stone appears different colours when viewed from different angles: deep violet-blue along one axis, pale yellow-grey along another, and clear along a third. This optical property made iolite prized by Viking navigators, who used thin slices of the stone as a polarising lens to locate the sun on overcast days — earning it the name Viking’s compass.Iolite scores 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for everyday wear. In crystal healing it is associated with the third eye and crown chakras, supporting intuition, clarity of thought and inner vision. It is sometimes suggested as an alternative birthstone for September alongside sapphire.Our iolite jewellery is handmade in sterling silver settings that let the deep blue-violet colour take centre stage. Free AU shipping on orders over $99.