Lapis 4mm Round - 15-16 inch Color_Black usually in white on hues

usually in white on hues of brown

its brilliant color comes from the presence of very small inclusions of Nickel compounds

It has been greatly sought after throughout history and was at times valued as highly as Diamond

Labradorite is usually gray-green

where the stones are thought to have been originally found

Lapis 4mm Round - 15-16 inch Color_Black usually in white on huesLapis is a semi 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 Lazuli mine in Afghanistan. This Lapis has been