Lapis 8x10mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Shape_Rice worshipped by the Incas

worshipped by the Incas

displaying these colors in patterns of parallel bands

All wood beads on DakotaStones

Cacoxenite is the trade name for this naturally occurring blend of seven stone types

creamy white to pale gray or beige

Lapis 8x10mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Shape_Rice worshipped by the IncasLapis 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.