Lapis 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Jagged Rough Collar is often mistaken for turquoise

is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens

red and yellow-orange

Truly appreciate how beautiful and unique these gemstones are before they go through the lapidary process

creativity and balance to those who wear it

greenish yellows

Lapis 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Jagged Rough Collar is often mistaken for turquoiseLapis 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.