Necklace with Natural Bloodstone, Cinnabar, Ping An Kou, Garnet, Glass Beads, and 925 Sterling Silver

Natural Bloodstone Ping An Kou with Garnet and Glass Beads, Reversible Silver Pendant Necklace Gemstone (1): Natural Bloodstone (Cinnabar), 1 piece, 35mm diameter x 7mm thickness. Gemstone (2): Natural Garnet, 24 pieces, 3mm diameter each. Glass Beads: Imported Czech Republic peanut-shaped glass beads in gold and red hues. Necklace Length: 23 inches (approx. 58 cm) + 1-inch silver extension chain. Overall Metal Material: 925 Sterling Silver. <How to Measure Necklace Length: You can take a piece of string, gently wrap it around your neck close to the skin, and extend it to your desired necklace length (not too tight, not too loose, just lightly touching the skin). Mark the ends of the string where they meet. Straighten the string and measure the distance between the marks with a ruler. This measurement will be your desired necklace length.> <Gemstone Trivia 1> Bloodstone Bloodstone is composed of two parts: the "body" and the "blood." The mineral component of the "blood" is primarily cinnabar, while the "body" varies depending on the origin, including quartz, kaolinite, calcite, and various silicate minerals. The beauty of Bloodstone lies mainly in the color and distribution of the "blood" (cinnabar) and the fineness of the "body." It is a mineral that has been mined and appreciated since the early Ming Dynasty. <Gemstone Trivia 2> Garnet Garnets are minerals with a complex chemical composition, which results in a wide range of colors. They can be rose red, purplish-red, orange (also known as "Cape Ruby"), deep red (also known as "Demantoid"), and even emerald green (also known as "Tsaravorite"), among many others. Generally, it is best to choose garnets that are transparent and bright. Those that are too dull and close to black are not recommended. High-quality garnets are often cut into cabochons or faceted for rings or pendants. If high-quality garnets are made into beads, the diameter of the beads is usually small (mostly less than 1 cm), which is also due to the increasing rarity of fine mineral specimens. However, any good quality, transparent garnet can evoke a sense of warmth and stability. Among red gemstones, garnets are a beautiful option that is relatively affordable and offers a wide selection.