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Parallax

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Parallax

Stone Profile

  • Natural Iolite (Cordierite)
    Natural, untreated iolite with pronounced pleochroism.
  • 7.08 ct
    Impressive size for a faceted collector's iolite.
  • Pleochroic appearance
    Depending on the viewing angle, visibly different color ranges from violet-blue to light gold and grey tones.
  • No indications of treatment
    Untreated; no indications of thermal or other treatments.
  • Fancy modified brilliant cut
    Individual fancy cut with a deliberately emphasized color effect.
  • Transparent
    Transparent gemstone with natural inclusions.
  • ICA GemLab certified
    Laboratory report documenting identity, weight, transparency, and treatment status.

➡️ Technical specifications

Parallax - a gemstone between two worlds.

This iolite displays one of the most fascinating optical phenomena in the world of gemstones: pronounced pleochroism. While many gemstones possess only one color, Parallax reveals different facets of its personality depending on the viewing angle – a deep violet-blue shifts to lighter, almost silvery-golden areas, creating the impression of two stones in one.

The extraordinary fantasy cut was deliberately oriented to keep this natural property visible. Instead of hiding the color differences, the cut makes them a central design element. This creates a vibrant composition of light, depth, and shifting perception.

Iolite has been prized for centuries for its special color effect, yet few specimens show the effect with an intensity that is immediately recognizable even to experienced collectors. It is precisely this openness that makes Parallax interesting: the stone does not change – but the way it is seen does.

With a weight of over seven carats, an untreated origin, and a striking geometric shape, this gemstone combines qualities that go far beyond the classic ornamental stone. It appeals equally to collectors, designers, and lovers of extraordinary natural phenomena.

Parallax is aimed at those who seek more than just color in a gemstone.

  • Pronounced natural pleochroism
  • Visible blue-gold-violet zones
  • Untreated natural iolite
  • Individual geometric fantasy cut
  • Over 7 carats in weight
  • Every angle of view reveals a different character

In an era where many gemstones are valued for maximum uniformity, Parallax serves as a reminder that it is precisely differences, perspectives, and change that create something truly special.

➡️ General Information

CHF 2,081.00
Zertifikat

ICA | GemLab (Bangkok) – Fokus auf Farbedelsteine.

Spezialisiert auf Identifikation, Behandlungserkennung und Herkunftsbestimmung; betont ethische, transparente und verantwortungsvolle Gutachten. Verfügt über Verification‑Portal (QR/Online) und Standorte bzw. Präsenz u. a. in Bangkok, Dubai, Hongkong und Taiwan. Technologisch orientiert (z. B. KI‑/Machine‑Learning‑Ansätze für schnellere Herkunftsanalysen) und im Handel breit genutzt; wird von Branchenplattformen als führendes Farbedelstein‑Labor geführt. Sehr gute Alternative neben den traditionell etablierten Top‑Labs für Farbedelsteine, wenn schnelle, handelstaugliche Reports mit Online‑Verifikation benötigt werden.