Lapis 4mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch Tanzanite Ruby is a precious gemstone

Ruby is a precious gemstone known for its deep red color

and was prized in ancient times for the ultramarine dye derived from it

Crazy Lace Agate is a banded Chalcedony that in its natural form is predominantly white with layers of brown

It is believed to encourage emotional harmony and strengthen relationships

It is a variety of the mineral corundum

Lapis 4mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch Tanzanite Ruby is a precious gemstoneLapis, or Lapis Lazuli, is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. During the Renaissance, Lapis was ground and processed to make the pigment ultramarine for use in frescoes and oil painting. It is not a mineral, but a combination of minerals, including lazurite, calcite, sodalite and pyrite. Note: Our 8 inch line of Lapis has had its color enhanced by dyeing.