Lapis 10x16mm Faceted Marquise A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch designer-strands which refers to a "precious

which refers to a "precious blue-green color-of-sea-water stone

It is said to bring strength

Sometimes referred to as "Mutton Fat Jade" when a translucent white to light yellow

complemented by white

Wonderstone is a Jasper

Lapis 10x16mm Faceted Marquise A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch designer-strands which refers to a "preciousLapis 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.