Lapis 10x16mm Faceted Marquise A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Teardrop Faceted the fossilized resin of prehistoric

the fossilized resin of prehistoric pine trees

and patterns

in Karelia

safe-to-handle straight edge on Remembrance and Plated Steel Memory Wire

Stone Type: Carnelian

Lapis 10x16mm Faceted Marquise A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Teardrop Faceted the fossilized resin of prehistoricLapis 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.