Lapis 3mm Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Citrine ” Most deep red Carnelian

” Most deep red Carnelian has been heat treated to darken the beautiful orange and red tints that are created by iron oxides in the stone

No one knows what’s in the solution because this is a proprietary and guarded process

Crazy Lace Agate is named for its swirling and circular patterns

On cut or polished stones

The blue color

Lapis 3mm Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Citrine ” Most deep red CarnelianLapis 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.