Lapis 4mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch Tanzanite and was prized in ancient

and was prized in ancient times for the ultramarine dye derived from it

Crazy Lace Agate is a banded Chalcedony that in its natural form is predominantly white with layers of brown

It is believed to encourage emotional harmony and strengthen relationships

It is considered a precious Opal

as well as a lucky stone for sailors

Lapis 4mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch Tanzanite and was prized in ancientLapis, or Lapis Lazuli, is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. During the Renaissance, Lapis was ground and processed to make the pigment ultramarine for use in frescoes and oil painting. It is not a mineral, but a combination of minerals, including lazurite, calcite, sodalite and pyrite. Note: Our 8 inch line of Lapis has had its color enhanced by dyeing.