Rich violet/blue natural Iolite (1.60tcw,VS,Ceylon) & natural Raspberry Rhodolite Garnet (1ctw, VS, Africa) hand set in 925 sterling silver. A beautiful combination deep violet blue, and raspberry in these lovely drop earrings. Sheppard hooks style.  Iolite is the gem-quality blue or blue-violet variety of cordierite. While iolite enjoyed popularity in jewelry in 18th-century Europe, this naturally beautiful gemstone is relatively new to the jewelry market and is regaining popularity.