Lapis 7x8mm Faceted Round Nugget - 15-16 Inch pendant_pair Mined in: Sri Lanka

Mined in: Sri Lanka

Rutilated Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with unique needle to like inclusions of Rutile

It has characteristics similar to Tiger Iron and Tiger Eye

It has been greatly sought after throughout history and was at times valued as highly as Diamond

It is also said to aid artists in the emotional process of bringing forth authentic and vulnerable work

Lapis 7x8mm Faceted Round Nugget - 15-16 Inch pendant_pair Mined in: Sri LankaLapis 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.