Lapis Large Hole 8mm Rondelle - 8-inch Madre de Cacao Porcelain Agate is a natural

Porcelain Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it the unique blue color and pattern that resembles porcelain

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

Prehnite is translucent to transparent

000 years ago

Goldstone was first created during the Italian Renaissance when

Lapis Large Hole 8mm Rondelle - 8-inch Madre de Cacao Porcelain Agate is a naturalLapis 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.