Hematite Silver Plated 4mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 inch 15-16 inch These inclusions create black and

These inclusions create black and brown spots that resemble the random patterns found on its namesake

that were deposited in shallow sea beds

or color-enhanced

It’s believed that Kublai Khan once offered an entire city in trade for a sizable Ruby

Hematite Silver Plated 4mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 inch 15-16 inch These inclusions create black andHematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster. When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel. Hematite is black to steel gray or silver gray, as well as brown to reddish brown or red in color. Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood, haima, owing to its red appearance when sliced thinly or powdered.