Red Garnet 4mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch 194 intricate patterns of minute black

intricate patterns of minute black flecks

pattern and finish of the original DZI beads

Ancient Egyptians sometimes buried their dead with amulets of Jasper for safe passage into the afterlife

second only to Diamond

Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors

Red Garnet 4mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch 194 intricate patterns of minute blackRed 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.