Red Garnet 4mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch 194 second only to Diamond

second only to Diamond

intricate patterns of minute black flecks

Lava is rock from the molten center of the earth

Black Spinel not only has the dark color

pattern and finish of the original DZI beads

Red Garnet 4mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch 194 second only to DiamondRed Garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet, which occurs in many colors. Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cultures and civilizations throughout history, its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. Garnet is used today not only as an ornamental gem, but also for industrial purposes from watch gears and scientific instruments to sandpaper and other abrasives.