Purple Ruby Natural 4mm Faceted Round Banded - 15-16 InchRuby is a precious gemstone known for its deep red color. It is a variety of the mineral corundum, the second hardest mineral next to diamond . The presence of chromium is what gives a ruby its red color. Trace amounts of iron can also affect the hue, giving some rubies a slightly brownish or purplish tint. Ruby has long been considered one of the most beautiful and valuable gemstones on the planet. At times in ancient history, Ruby was valued more

Occurring in sizes ranging from a grain of sand to the size of an apple

3-4 small ranging 15-20mm

Rose Quartz facial masks have been recovered from Egyptian tombs

It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the mineral Cacoxenite

Jasper was also considered a “rain bringer” by Native American cultures

Our beads have not been dyed

as it is softer than both Jasper and Rhyolite

gray and peach

in colors from light green to yellow green to olive

It won 1st price and has been used ever since in sculpture

Turritella Agate is a variety of Chalcedony

The opaque stone’s red color is due to high iron content