Lapis Natural 4X6mm Rondelle Faceted - Large Hole Beads R0486 and is traceable to virtually

and is traceable to virtually all ancient civilizations

Sard is not Onyx

Moonstone occurs in naturally in shades of white

They are all varieties of the mineral corundum

Lapis Natural 4X6mm Rondelle Faceted - Large Hole Beads R0486 and is traceable to virtuallyLapis 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.