Lapis 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch hps_10092025 between Topaz (8) and Corundum

between Topaz (8) and Corundum (9)

Prehnite is translucent to transparent

Maintain the beauty of your chain by avoiding contact with water

Originally discovered in the 1940’s and not introduced commercially until 1978

Stabilized turquoise is the contemporary version of waxing

Lapis 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch hps_10092025 between Topaz (8) and CorundumLapis 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.