Lapis 4mm Cube Table Cut - 15-16 Inch Aqua Terra Jasper Ancient Cellar Black Agate is

Ancient Cellar Black Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it the unique color and pattern we call Ancient Cellar

Note: Our 8-inch line of Lapis has had its color enhanced by dyeing

Black Eye Agate is a variety of Sardonyx which has a Sard base

and pattern

olive green and gray-green

Lapis 4mm Cube Table Cut - 15-16 Inch Aqua Terra Jasper Ancient Cellar Black Agate isLapis 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.