Ruby and Sapphire Natural 9-10mm Round - 15-16 InchRuby 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.

Apatite has been labeled the “deceitful stone” due to its close resemblance to other much more valuable gems

“buttery

” taking its name from the stone

Green is the most common color for Aventurine

also known as Amazon Stone

It is not a granite

Bayong is a hardwood native to the Philippines with a natural red-brown color

the mineral was named for French paleontologist Eugene Durmortier (1803-1873)

while other impurities in the stone may create veining and rich patterns

the Inca Goddess of Fruitfulness and Mother Earth

" is like the deep blue evening skies often seen above deserts and winter landscapes

Tourmaline occurs in nearly every color in the rainbow and its name derives from “turmali