Lapis 10x16mm Faceted Marquise A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch designer-strands Sometimes referred to as "Mutton

Sometimes referred to as "Mutton Fat Jade" when a translucent white to light yellow

A natural blue form of calcium sulfate

with every gradient of gray in between

Crimp bead covers are designed to create a more finished look to your jewelry designs where you use crimp beads

Everything you loved about Blood Quartz is magnified in the A-Grade version of the material

Lapis 10x16mm Faceted Marquise A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch designer-strands Sometimes referred to as "MuttonLapis 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.