Lapis Natural 6-7mm Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Lavender Amethyst ” which means that it

” which means that it can appear to be different colors as it shifts in the light

near the Kennedy Ranges of Australia

as well as some occurrences of dark gray

the month the ancient Romans dedicated to Neptune

where it originated approximately 50 million years ago

Lapis Natural 6-7mm Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Lavender Amethyst ” which means that itLapis 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.