MATTE Purple Sardonyx (dyed) 10mm Star Cut Round - 15-16 Inch destash-ep-tc During the Renaissance

During the Renaissance

as well as a lucky stone for sailors

Terra Agate contains the best of nature in a variety of small shapes

The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue

Ruby was valued more highly than any other gem

MATTE Purple Sardonyx (dyed) 10mm Star Cut Round - 15-16 Inch destash-ep-tc During the RenaissanceSardonyx has a Sard base, typically of brown or black, with bands of white Onyx running through it. Sard is not Onyx, but rather a dark variety of Carnelian. Sardonyx is sometimes treated to bring out its reddish tones. It is believed by some to improve memory and increase analytical skills.