Ruby 2-3x3-4mm Dyed Faceted Irregular Rondelle Beads - 15-16 Inch Shape_Collar The addition of the rhodium

The addition of the rhodium plating not only protects these from oxidation but also highlights the Widmanstätten pattern

which were used in amulets and talismans to ward off negative energies and bring good luck

It won 1st price and has been used ever since in sculpture

The blue color

Ruby 2-3x3-4mm Dyed Faceted Irregular Rondelle Beads - 15-16 Inch Shape_Collar The addition of the rhodiumRuby 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