Dainty faceted Ruby bead necklace strung with tiny gold spacers. Glowing with energy, these pink and red hued precious stones are a heart lifter. It is one of the four traditional main gemstones worn by nobility through the ages. Its power in history is unmatched. In Middle Ages Europe, wearing Rubies was believed to bring good health to the wearer. In Burma, where the stone is famously found, they went further and put them underneath the skin for protection. Mongol Emperor Kublai Khan is said to have traded away a whole city for one large Ruby in 13th century China. In many ancient Asian cultures, the Ruby was a sort of seer stone. Given to loved ones to ward away evil and protect the strongest of emotions, love and rage. Today we wear them for love; A symbol of devotion and passion to be passed down as heirlooms as has been done for centuries. 16” length & 2” extender chain - 4mm beads on silk cord - 12kt gold plated brass - Spring ring clasp - Tonal pattern varies on each individual necklace Shipping This item is made to order and will ship within three (3) weeks of when the order is placed. We ship via USPS First Class Mail unless you select otherwise at checkout. If you need an order expedited, include this in the notes on your order and we will try our best to accommodate your needs. We take care to get your order right and are here if you have any questions or concerns. You'll receive an email with tracking info once your order has shipped. Please be sure your email is entered correctly when you submit your order. Have a question about your order? Email friend@gatherbk.com and we'll get back to you right away.