Ruby Zoisite Bracelet

Description

A Ruby Zoisite Bracelet handmade in hammered silver then gold plated (vermeil). 12mm width.

Ruby-zoisite is the natural combination of both ruby and zoisite crystals in a single specimen. Ruby-zoisite is also heavily included with black hornblende minerals. Tanzania is the only source for ruby-zoisite. Depending on its primary constituents, ruby-in-zoisite can vary tremendously in color, pattern and hardness. Zoisite provides an earthy green color, while ruby inclusions give it pink and red highlights. Although ruby-zoisite is not fine ruby, it is one of the most colorful ornamental gemstones available.