Genuine Ruby Corundum 8.5-16mm faceted hexagon beads (ETB00918) Style:E

Genuine Ruby Corundum 8.5-16mm faceted hexagon beads (ETB00918) Style:ERuby A ruby is a pink to blood red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). The red color is caused mainly by the presence of the element chromium. Its name comes from ruber, Latin for red. Other varieties of gem quality corundum are called sapphires. The ruby is considered one of the four precious stones, together with the sapphire, the emerald, and the diamond. Prices of rubies are primarily determined by color. The

Dimensions of beads: (measurement is approx) smallest bead: 12mm(w)x21mm(h)x12mm(d) largest bead: 16mm(w)x29mm(h)x12mm (d) Length of this strand: 16

This material comes in the form of “druzy” - a fine layer of miniature crystals coating a matrix

Size: 10 x 16 - 13 x 19 mm

The name is derived from the Greek word ῥοδόχρως meaning rose-colored

[1] The tumbling action along the streambed provided the natural polishing to the blue larimar which makes them stand out in contrast to the dark gravels of the streambed

not in Cavnic

the largest bead : 11 x 30 x 5

also called "Stefilia's Stone"

Size: 20 x 32 x 5

Origin: Mexican

Length of this strand: 16 2/8 inches/ 413mm

Length: 11 inches