Lapis 4mm Lantern Faceted 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.

Agate has been discovered with artifacts from cultures of the Neolithic Period

with a Mohs Hardness of 8

Tanzanite is both extremely rare and extremely attractive

African Jade is a complex Calcium Aluminum Silicate and is a Nephrite Jade

Red Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding

” meaning “a stream of lava

The "Parral" in Parral Dendritic Agate refers to the city in the state of Chihuahua

“rhodon

It is used to find clarity and inner peace

Ocean Jasper is a commercial name for Orbicular Jasper

Howlite can be easily dyed and is often treated to be blue for use as a substitute for turquoise

Beads Per Strand: 68