Lapis 5mm Irregular Disc Bead - 14-15 Inch Stone Type_Lions Paw Ancient glass from Pakistan

Ancient glass from Pakistan

layered appearance in various colors

Ancient Egyptians sometimes buried their dead with amulets of Jasper for safe passage into the afterlife

red and yellow-orange

Tree Agate is not banded like other Agates

Lapis 5mm Irregular Disc Bead - 14-15 Inch Stone Type_Lions Paw Ancient glass from PakistanLapis 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.