Lapis A Grade 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Color_Turquoise is a calcium aluminium hydroxy

is a calcium aluminium hydroxy sorosilicate belonging to the epidote group of minerals

and creams

only limited quantities are available as we wanted to insure consistent sparkle across each bead on each collar

Hydrogrossular garnet is an especially rare gemstone

The blue color

Lapis A Grade 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Color_Turquoise is a calcium aluminium hydroxyLapis 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.