Lapis 4x6mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead A Grade - 15-16 Inch #9220 as legend has it

as legend has it

also known as Herkimer Diamond

and Magtalisai

and it has been used throughout history for various purposes

Lapis 4x6mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead A Grade - 15-16 Inch #9220 as legend has itLapis 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.