Ruby in Fuchsite and Beadwork Antiqued Brass Hair Clip

Description

This lovely and unique hair clip features a beautifully colored natural Ruby in Fuchsite cabochon that measures approximately 1" by 3/4".  It is surrounded by a pretty combination of hand stitched seed beads, and was finished on the back with ultra suede. It was then affixed to a sturdy antiqued brass alligator style hair clip.  It will arrive displayed in a cotton-lined gift box.
Ruby in fuchsite, or ruby fuchsite (pronounced FOOK-site), is the natural combination of both fuchsite and ruby in a single specimen. Ruby-in-fuchsite can vary tremendously in color, pattern and hardness depending on its exact composition and how it was cut. Fuchsite gives the colorful stone its blue-green to emerald-green color, while ruby inclusions provide attractive pink and red highlights. Interestingly, both red ruby and green fuchsite are colored by traces of chromium.