Lapis 12-20x22-34mm AAA Grade Medium Free Form Cabochon Size_13x15mm Russia and Brazil

Russia and Brazil

where the stones are thought to have been originally found

as well as facilitating prophetic dreams and visions

white or brown

Bloodstone was known in antiquity as Heliotrope

Lapis 12-20x22-34mm AAA Grade Medium Free Form Cabochon Size_13x15mm Russia and BrazilLapis 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. Sold