Robles Wood 10mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch "Football" Garnet is used today not

Garnet is used today not only as an ornamental gem

Sometimes called the "Black Prince's Ruby" for its role in the English crown

AKA- Norena Jasper

Madre de Cacao is a very hard tropical wood with a visible grain

Australian Butter Jasper is a relatively new variation of Jasper that definitely meets that criteria

Robles Wood 10mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch "Football" Garnet is used today notRobles is a light, strong tropical wood native to the Philippines. Like all of Dakota Stones items, our wood beads are top quality and sourced from the best ethically produced manufacturers. Natural wood beads have markings and color unique to their species. All wood beads on DakotaStones. com originate in the Philippines or Indonesia, and are indigenous to those countries. Our beads have not been dyed, treated, or color enhanced. Approx. Strand