Lapis Large Hole 8mm Rondelle - 8-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.

This prompted an alternative name for the gemstone: Princess Blue

but a combination of minerals

and architecture

Hole Diameter: 0

River Stone is a form of limestone composed of quartz

including browns

including Moonstone

Opalite is known by several other names

according to the Mohs hardness scale

When wood becomes covered with earth

however they are not currently sourced from this region

Strawberry Quartz is a translucent