Lapis 4x6mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead A Grade - 15-16 InchLapis is a semi to precious stone and one of the most sought after throughout history. It is highly regarded for its beautiful blue color flecked with gold inclusions of pyrite, and was prized in ancient times for the ultramarine dye derived from it. This dye was said to create Michelangelos favorite shade of blue. It is one of the worlds oldest known stones, mined since 4000 BCE, originally from the Lapis to Lazuli mine in Afghanistan.

and its use for healing amulets and ornamentation dates back to the biblical city of Babylon

red and magenta hues

It's a beautiful specimen

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tan and ivory

The name comes from the French word for lemon

Rhodochrosite has a pearly luster and often displays banded patterning

Lavender Amethyst is a transparent lavender variety of Amethyst

Amazonite is named for the Amazon River in Brazil

as legend has it

and short prismatic crystals

Pietersite has been called the Tempest Stone for its colors of deep blue and gray with metallic gold and flashes of brilliant chatoyancy as it catches the light