Red Garnet Natural 4X6mm Rondelle Faceted - Large Hole Beads Sardonyx commonly with inclusions of copper

commonly with inclusions of copper in speckled patterns throughout the stone

The blue colors are photosensitive and may fade when exposed to excessive light or heat

rendering its black especially deep and mysterious

Known in antiquity as the Speaker’s Stone

the great Roman orator

Red Garnet Natural 4X6mm Rondelle Faceted - Large Hole Beads Sardonyx commonly with inclusions of copperRed 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.