Lapis 10x16mm Faceted Marquise A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Blue Opal Known for its vibrant sky-blue

Known for its vibrant sky-blue to deep blue colors—often compared to Sleeping Beauty turquoise—it frequently features a striking brown

The first rough material was offered for sale in Tucson in 2011 and is now regularly mined at the remote deposit site in Sonora

White African Opal is a white to cream to light tan stone with veining of black or gray

also known as Blue Ice Glacierite or Blue Ice Nakaurite

pressure and a stabilizing agent or resin

Lapis 10x16mm Faceted Marquise A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Blue Opal Known for its vibrant sky-blueLapis 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.