(SPL00144) Ruby faceted beads

A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone. 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.

Reference: wikipedia

Size: (smallest bead) 5.5x8x4.5mm/ (largest bead) 15x8x5.5mm/

Length: 18 4/8 inches/ 470mm/ Polished/ Origins: Argentina