Ruby 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch Origin_Sri Lanka Turquoise is an ancient gemstone

Turquoise is an ancient gemstone

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and is traceable to virtually all ancient civilizations

famed mineralogist and jeweler George Frederick Kunz

and is a variety of Fuchsite

Ruby 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch Origin_Sri Lanka Turquoise is an ancient gemstoneRuby is a precious gemstone known for its deep red color. It is a variety of the mineral corundum, the second hardest mineral next to diamond . The presence of chromium is what gives a ruby its red color. Trace amounts of iron can also affect the hue, giving some rubies a slightly brownish or purplish tint. Ruby has long been considered one of the most beautiful and valuable gemstones on the planet. At times in ancient history, Ruby was valued more