Material: Natural Ruby
Size: See available options
Selling Unit: 1 strand
Beads per Strand: See available options
Color Treatment: Heat-treated
Finish: Faceted
Chemical Composition: Al2O3
Mohs Hardness: 9
Item No: MBGERUB005
Please note that bead size and quantity per strand may vary slightly due to the natural material and handmade measuring process.
Faceting helps the bead catch light from different angles, which is useful when the design needs subtle sparkle. This smaller size works well when the design needs gemstone detail without adding much visual weight. Faceting gives the strand a brighter surface, which can make simple jewelry feel more polished.
Ruby beads are useful when a design needs a natural gemstone identity with enough variation to keep the finished piece from looking mass-produced. Heat treatment is often chosen to improve color direction, making the strand easier to use in coordinated jewelry designs.
