Ruby and Sapphire 2mm Faceted Round Banded - 15-16 Inch 2.5mm usually in white on hues

usually in white on hues of brown

It is opaque

The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue

It is a variety of banded Chalcedony with layers that may contain scarlet

firely new look to these stones

Ruby and Sapphire 2mm Faceted Round Banded - 15-16 Inch 2.5mm usually in white on huesRuby has long been considered one of the most beautiful and valuable gemstones on the planet. It is also one of the hardest, second only to Diamond. At times in ancient history, Ruby was valued more highly than any other gem, including Diamond. Its believed that Kublai Khan once offered an entire city in trade for a sizable Ruby.