Ruby 3x4mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Azurite Malachite These strands were cut into

These strands were cut into beads with some of the material the Chalcedony was mined out of remaining

The stone was first discovered in Sweden in the 1830s

typically of brown or black

The name “Turritella” comes from the name of the genus of marine gastropod mollusks whose remains are seen within the stone

Ruby 3x4mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Azurite Malachite These strands were cut intoRuby 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