Nephrite Jade 3x3-5mm Irregular Heishi Bead - 12-13 Inch large-hole-beads they come in a rainbow

they come in a rainbow of colors besides red

Quartz has been highly valued by virtually every civilization throughout history

often with a golden or brown matrix

such as fuchsite and green chromiferous muscovite mica

Nephrite Jade 3x3-5mm Irregular Heishi Bead - 12-13 Inch large-hole-beads they come in a rainbowNephrite is a dense, incredibly tough mineral aggregate belonging to the tremolite actinolite series. It is one of the two distinct minerals legally classified as "jade" (along with jadeite). Renowned for its historical significance and durability, it remains a highly prized material in fine jewelry, sculpture, and lapidary art worldwide.