Sapphire 2-6mm Graduated Faceted Rondelle - 18 Inch Cat's The name “Fire Opal” is

The name “Fire Opal” is derived from the translucent fiery oranges and reds for which the Opal is known

Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century which were thought to be rubies are actually red Tourmaline

Multi-colored Jasper is believed to carry the properties of its dominant color

white and clear stones are also seen

Natural wood beads have markings and color unique to their species

Sapphire 2-6mm Graduated Faceted Rondelle - 18 Inch Cat's The name “Fire Opal” isSapphires are precious gemstones, but unlike rubies, they come in a rainbow of colors besides red! They are all varieties of the mineral corundum, known for its incredible hardness, second only to diamond . This makes sapphires very durable and scratch resistant. Formed deep underground during the cooling of magma, sapphires get their various colors from trace elements. Iron gives them blue, the most famous sapphire color, while titanium can create