Lapis 3x6mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch 2x3mm colored by carotenoids

colored by carotenoids

Green Garnet can be among the most valuable of garnets

Specialists soak the stones in resin or liquid plastic to help harden them

famed mineralogist and jeweler George Frederick Kunz

Red Aventurine is believed to have many positive benefits

Lapis 3x6mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch 2x3mm colored by carotenoidsLapis 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.