Red Garnet 4x6mm Faceted Rondelle Beads - 15-16 Inch Rock Crystal It is a form of

It is a form of Chrysoberyl

Blue Sodalite is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s lapis” because of its similar color and much lower cost

Ocean Jasper is a commercial name for Orbicular Jasper

Amber is composed of several tree resins

Garnet was used as far back as the Bronze Age

Red Garnet 4x6mm Faceted Rondelle Beads - 15-16 Inch Rock Crystal It is a form ofRed 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.