Lapis 6x8mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 Inch R0470 Natural Turquoise may be cut

Natural Turquoise may be cut and polished

but rather a dark variety of Carnelian

We have been working with a father/ son team out of Australia for many years that assist us to bring you some of the most beautiful strands the continent of Australia has to offer

but those varieties are transparent

Some facts about Opals

Lapis 6x8mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 Inch R0470 Natural Turquoise may be cutLapis 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.