Ruby Banded 2mm Round - 15-16 Inch Size_12x20-13x25mm but those varieties are transparent

but those varieties are transparent

Naturally occurring in hues of blue-green to green with spots and streaks of red

but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue to green associated with true Turquoise

it is believed to awaken those who carry it to their highest spiritual purpose

It occurs with wave-like bands of charcoal gray

Ruby Banded 2mm Round - 15-16 Inch Size_12x20-13x25mm but those varieties are transparentRuby 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.