Natural Red Ruby 3-4mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch June Turquoise beads found in Iraq

Turquoise beads found in Iraq date back to 5000 BCE

When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel

Green Lodalite is Quartz with inclusions of sand

highly prized for jewelry

Porcelain Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it the unique blue/black color and pattern that resembles porcelain

Natural Red Ruby 3-4mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch June Turquoise beads found in IraqRuby 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