Red Garnet 4mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch Origin_Namibia Emerald and Heliodore -- and

Emerald and Heliodore -- and is often cut to highlight its chatoyant qualities

Jasper has a long and illustrious history

and may also be referred to as Jacktree

Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors

Red Garnet 4mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch Origin_Namibia Emerald and Heliodore -- andRed Garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet, which occurs in many colors. Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cultures and civilizations throughout history, its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. Garnet is used today not only as an ornamental gem, but also for industrial purposes from watch gears and scientific instruments to sandpaper and other abrasives.