This is a stunning statement necklace. It was designed and handmade with pear shaped, red ruby precious gemstones. It is 100% genuine earth mined rubies. The rubies are strung with a special cord that is adjustable in the back of your neck. The length is 18-20" and is adjustable for a longer length. The red in this stone has a pinkish-red tone and is more of a deep, pink rose and has been oil colored enhanced to add more beauty to each gem. If you are looking for a statement necklace made with precious gems and are on a budget this is a wonderful find! Each of the pear-shaped ruby is 10 carats or larger and the total carat weight is 689 carats. This necklace is a true treasure.
Interesting Fact: The Ruby is the most valuable variety of the corundum mineral species, which also includes sapphire. Rubies can command the highest per-carat price of any colored stone. This makes ruby one of the most important gems in the colored stone market.