Lapis 5-14mm Graduated Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch Pink (Synthetic) 10X30mm bluish green

bluish green

South Africa in areas where gold was found

Imagination Stimulation

making these strands a special find for designers who want something truly unique

Lapis 5-14mm Graduated Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch Pink (Synthetic) 10X30mm bluish greenLapis 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.