revered by ancient civilizations as a sacred stone of protection
Tourmaline has often been confused with other stones
Pink Crazy Lace Agate is actually Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with pink to bring out the beautiful swirling and circular concentric patterns in the stone
It also occurs in golden yellows and browns as well as milky white
Hematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster
Lapis 4mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch 20210624 revered by ancient civilizations asLapis, or Lapis Lazuli, is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. During the Renaissance, Lapis was ground and processed to make the pigment ultramarine for use in frescoes and oil painting. It is not a mineral, but a combination of minerals, including lazurite, calcite, sodalite and pyrite. Note: Our 8 inch line of Lapis has had its color enhanced by dyeing.