Lapis Natural 4mm Round 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.

which tends to be a strong blue color

red and white to to as well as for its opacity and patterns

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

Wood Opalite occurs in a range of colors

The stone's mossy greens

Metaphysically it is said to help correct emotional imbalance and to enable you to feel more in control of your life

The name comes from the French word for lemon

It won 1st price and has been used ever since in sculpture

AKA- Norena Jasper

as well as a stone of prosperity

This effect is known as “labradorescence

its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago