My iolite statement hoop earrings features nine genuine iolite gemstone beads hanging from a 20mm thin hoop earring.Earrings are light and easy to loop through the earlobe and fasten.About iolite: - Iolite is also known as water sapphire. - It is known as the Vikings' Compass as Vikings used the gem as a looking glass while exploring the oceans. - It is thought to provide vision that assists in moving between the realms. - It offers perspective and self-assurance. - Iolite is thought to encourage creative self-expression. - It is the natural birthstone for those born as winter begins and during mid-winter (21st December-18th February).Your jewellery has been designed and handmade with love using genuine gemstones and crystals. It is packaged in a beautiful jewellery gift box along with a fact card telling you all about the crystal and its meaning. Crystals have inclusions, which appear naturally in gemstones. Sometimes they can be accidentally mistaken as cracks, but they're actually minerals that have been trapped within the crystal as it has grown. Inclusions are perfectly natural and make each individual crystal unique. They're part of the crystal's natural beauty and history.