Lapis 13x15mm Faceted Top Drilled Irregular Tear Drop - 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.

though it also can occur in dark brown and golden colors

Phantom Quartz form over pre to existing crystals

The charm measures 6mm not including the loop

Flower Jade is a form of Jadeite

Topaz occurs in a wide range of natural colors

had Red Jasper inlaid in its hilt

Preservation is enabled by a lack of oxygen

without the play of color present in more precious varieties

This variety of Amazonite is actually a combination of Amazonite

also known as Calligraphy Stone or Miriam Stone

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

and those that still exist today have been passed down for generations