{"product_id":"dakota-stones-ruby-zoisite-4mm-round-gemstones-8-strand-rbz4rd-8","title":"Dakota Stones Ruby Zoisite 4mm Round Gemstones. 8\" Strand. RBZ4RD-8","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrand Length: 8-inch.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Bead per Strand: 52.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Hole Diameter: 0.8 - 1.1mm\u003cbr\u003eMetaphysical Attributes: Protection, Clarity, Empowerment, Confidence\u003cbr\u003eChakra: Root, \u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Dakota Stones:  For nearly two decades, Dakota Stones has been an industry leader in providing top quality semi-precious gemstone beads in unique cuts for creative jewelry designers and artists. They offer the widest selection of cuts and sizes anywhere in the industry. Working very hard to ensure that every bead on a Dakota Stones strand is usable in a design. That means that every bead should be cut and drilled correctly, the finish is right and the bead looks distinct to its stone type. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease be aware... GEMSTONES ARE A NATURAL MATERIAL.  EACH STRAND IS UNIQUE AND ONE OF A KIND.  THEREFORE, THERE WILL BE VARIATIONS FROM THOSE PICTURED.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALL sizes are approximate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: We make every attempt to represent an item's true color, but colors may vary on different monitors and devices or in different lighting situations.","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48692882702588,"sku":"gem-RBZ4RD-8","price":6.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1027\/3532\/files\/il_fullxfull.1560522370_6l9l.jpg?v=1768939541","url":"https:\/\/www.berkshirebead.com\/products\/dakota-stones-ruby-zoisite-4mm-round-gemstones-8-strand-rbz4rd-8","provider":"Berkshire Bead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}