Lapis 6mm Round Faceted Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Black Gold Most commonly mined in Madagascar

Most commonly mined in Madagascar

Considered a stone of transformation and evolution

This stone is a combination of two very similar materials: Azurite is a deep blue mineral produced by weathered copper ore deposits

second only to Quartz

To create Cherry Quartz

Lapis 6mm Round Faceted Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Black Gold Most commonly mined in MadagascarLapis 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.