Lapis (Dyed) 3x6mm Square Rondelle - 15-16 Inch 10x30mm These beads are highly valued

These beads are highly valued for their historical authenticity

brown phlogopite and clear muscovite

Many of the earliest gem traders did not realize that these yellowish stones were actually different materials

as well as drawing energies from its less dominant colors

so only a finite amount of rough material remains

Lapis (Dyed) 3x6mm Square Rondelle - 15-16 Inch 10x30mm These beads are highly valuedLapis 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.