Lapis 4mm Round - 15-16 inch Color_Black where the stones are thought

where the stones are thought to have been originally found

its brilliant color comes from the presence of very small inclusions of Nickel compounds

gray and purple

originally from the Lapis to Lazuli mine in Afghanistan

and is traceable to virtually all ancient civilizations

Lapis 4mm Round - 15-16 inch Color_Black where the stones are thoughtLapis is a semi 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 Lazuli mine in Afghanistan. This Lapis has been