Lapis 4mm Lantern Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Dragon Blood Jasper Rainbow Obsidian earned its name

Rainbow Obsidian earned its name from the chatoyant

Red Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding

This topaz is found in the cavities of a pegmatite

This semi to translucent stone occurs in an array of hues

*These beads are "diamond cut"

Lapis 4mm Lantern Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Dragon Blood Jasper Rainbow Obsidian earned its nameLapis 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.