Lapis 4mm Lantern Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Dragon Blood Jasper as well as gray and

as well as gray and white inclusions in marbled patterns

or color-enhanced

The image shown has multiple cabochons to give you an idea of the range possibilites of the colors

Red Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding

*These beads are "diamond cut"

Lapis 4mm Lantern Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Dragon Blood Jasper as well as gray andLapis 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.