Lapis 6mm Cube A Grade - 15-16 Inch Table Cut Banded ranges in color from blue-green

ranges in color from blue-green to green

including the Chin-goo 808 Mine

The opening on the bail is about 4mm so it will accommodate a variety of stringing materials

sapphires get their various colors from trace elements

Princess Patricia of Connaught

Lapis 6mm Cube A Grade - 15-16 Inch Table Cut Banded ranges in color from blue-greenLapis 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.