Lapis 6mm Round Faceted Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Russian Lace Agate Strand Length: 16 Inches

Strand Length: 16 Inches

Charoite is a stone that naturally occurs in intense purple hues

translucent stone

near the Kennedy Ranges of Australia

Lapis 6mm Round Faceted Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Russian Lace Agate Strand Length: 16 InchesLapis 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.