Lapis 4mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch Eye Hole Diameter: 0

Hole Diameter: 0

orange and rust are due to traces of hematite within the stone

These inclusions create black and brown spots that resemble the random patterns found on its namesake

creating iridescent flashes of blue

Read more about "DZI" beads in our blog "Heaven's Beads - DZI Beads Explained"

Lapis 4mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch Eye Hole Diameter: 0Lapis, or Lapis Lazuli, is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. During the Renaissance, Lapis was ground and processed to make the pigment ultramarine for use in frescoes and oil painting. It is not a mineral, but a combination of minerals, including lazurite, calcite, sodalite and pyrite. Note: Our 8 inch line of Lapis has had its color enhanced by dyeing.