Lapis 6x8mm Corner Drilled Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Round Large Hole A Grade South Africa

South Africa

violet or indigo

including lazurite

which has earned it the nickname Merlin stone

Purple Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with purple to bring out the beautiful patterns in the stone

Lapis 6x8mm Corner Drilled Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Round Large Hole A Grade South AfricaLapis 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.