Red Garnet 6x8-10x12mm Nugget - 15-16 Inch Hubei Turquoise Banded At that time yellowish gems

At that time yellowish gems were called "topaz" in many parts of the world

known as a “Gem of Fire” by ancient cultures

Flower Jade is a form of Jadeite

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

grip and straighten bent wire

Red Garnet 6x8-10x12mm Nugget - 15-16 Inch Hubei Turquoise Banded At that time yellowish gemsRed 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.