Lapis Lazuli Round Bead Strands Gemstone

A Quality fine Lapis that is dark royal blue with a few white and gold pyrite flecks. These natural lapis beads were machine cut and polished into perfectly round beads. It's name stems from the Latin word "lapis" meaning stone and from the Arabic word "azula" meaning blue. This treasured blue stone can be found throughout many ancient civilizations. Most of the Lapis Lazuli is mined from mountains in northern Afghanistan.

• Sold on 16" strands

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