Ruby Zoisite 6mm Fac Tear Drop 16in

Ruby Zoisite occurs naturally when small Ruby crystals become embedded within Zoisite. The Ruby inclusions in this stone are pink to reddish purple to dark purple, while the Zoisite is light to medium green. Ruby 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. It's believed that Kublai Khan once offered an entire city in trade for a sizable Ruby - although whether the trade took place appears to not be recorded. Can you imagine the people living there? "'ello, I'm your new ruler. I traded you all for a large ruby. It was a very nice ruby." O_o

6mm Approx. 70 on approx. 16 inch (40.64 cm) strand. (strand)