Lapis 4mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch Tanzanite as well as a lucky

as well as a lucky stone for sailors

It is believed to encourage emotional harmony and strengthen relationships

The name derives from the recurring chevron or “dog teeth” pattern of the stripes

and was prized in ancient times for the ultramarine dye derived from it

Ruby is a precious gemstone known for its deep red color

Lapis 4mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch Tanzanite as well as a luckyLapis, 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.