Freshwater Pearl 5-8mm Golden Brown Potato Beads - 15-16 Inch Ruby It is a particularly unusual

It is a particularly unusual gem because it exhibits a special optical property known as "tenebrescence

a meteorite builds up heat that is then released into the terrestrial rocks with which it collides

It is extremely fracture to resistant and has been used for blades and other tools since Neolithic times

Sardonyx is sometimes treated to bring out its reddish tones

as well as the amount of patterning

Freshwater Pearl 5-8mm Golden Brown Potato Beads - 15-16 Inch Ruby It is a particularly unusualUnlike most gemstones found within the Earth, pearls are organic. Simply, they grow inside the shells of certain species of oysters and clams. Some pearls form naturally in mollusks either in the sea or freshwater such as rivers. Pearls are known for their natural beauty and timeless charm, often symbolizing purity, wisdom, and integrity. Potato pearls are roundish and slightly irregular in shape, resembling small potatoes. They are known for their