Lapis (Dyed) 3x6mm Square Rondelle - 15-16 Inch hps_01232025 Agate has been discovered with

Agate has been discovered with artifacts from cultures of the Neolithic Period

The name is derived from the Charo River in eastern Siberia

and the knobs giving it some visual similarities to the paw of a lion

Brings a sense of peace and contentment

The inner layer of the shell is composed of nacre (mother-of-pearl)

Lapis (Dyed) 3x6mm Square Rondelle - 15-16 Inch hps_01232025 Agate has been discovered withLapis 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.