Lapis 5mm Irregular Disc Bead - 14-15 Inch Stone Type_Lions Paw Tree Agate is not banded

Tree Agate is not banded like other Agates

as well as for brake shoes

Multi-colored Jasper is believed to carry the properties of its dominant color

often banded

displaying these colors in patterns of parallel bands

Lapis 5mm Irregular Disc Bead - 14-15 Inch Stone Type_Lions Paw Tree Agate is not bandedLapis 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.