Lapis 8mm Star Cut Coin A Grade - 15-16 InchLapis 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.

The charm measures 6mm not including the loop

known as a “Gem of Fire” by ancient cultures

The name “Turritella” comes from the name of the genus of marine gastropod mollusks whose remains are seen within the stone

all organic parts are replaced by minerals

Russian Amazonite is a translucent blue to green to green or light green stone

When the level of iron oxide is high

striated crystals

It is known for its abstract designs in rusty red

so the individual beads can be used for pendants

also known as Herkimer Diamond

tourmaline and other minerals

It is a particularly unusual gem because it exhibits a special optical property known as "tenebrescence