Lapis 9x13-12x16mm Top Drill Irregular Flat Drop - 15-16 Inch Step Cut and other colorful materials

and other colorful materials

found only in the Dominican Republic

It sometimes features dark brown to black dendritic inclusions that branch like tiny tree limbs through the stone

” Aquamarine was once thought to be the treasure of mermaids

Lapis 9x13-12x16mm Top Drill Irregular Flat Drop - 15-16 Inch Step Cut and other colorful materialsLapis 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.