Lapis 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Hole Size_ Known to Egyptian and Aztec

Known to Egyptian and Aztec cultures thousands of years ago

spiritual and physical

It is believed to bring the wearer water energy and to promote flow

These mines are also famous for sourcing North-American Jasper

Petrified wood is created through a process called permineralization

Lapis 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Hole Size_ Known to Egyptian and AztecLapis 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.