Lapis 8mm Round Large Hole 8-Inch 14x16mm from deep oranges to creamy

from deep oranges to creamy off to white tones

The stone was discovered in 2009 by a man in Mexico as a man chasing his goat up a mountain caught sight of an unusual rock

Tourmaline is classified as a semiprecious stone and occurs in a vast array of colors

black or brown veins running through it in web-like patterns

the great Roman orator

Lapis 8mm Round Large Hole 8-Inch 14x16mm from deep oranges to creamyLapis is a semi 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 Lazuli mine in Afghanistan. This Lapis has been