Lapis 14mm Faceted Heart - 15-16 Inch hps_05152025 Historically

Historically

ranges in color from blue-green to green

as well as colorless

so only a finite amount of rough material remains

Lapis 14mm Faceted Heart - 15-16 Inch hps_05152025 HistoricallyLapis 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.