Hubei Turquoise 8-11x10-12mm Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68404 Shape_Graduated Point Lapis was ground and processed

Lapis was ground and processed to make the pigment ultramarine for use in frescoes and oil painting

The pearl strands can vary slightly in length and the pearl beads can vary in shape

mossy greens

It is opaque and occurs in a wide variety of colors

It was used in the Egyptian Book of the Dead

Hubei Turquoise 8-11x10-12mm Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68404 Shape_Graduated Point Lapis was ground and processedHubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise producing regions in the world. This material is known for its vivid blues, rich greens, and bold black spiderweb matrixcreating highly distinctive, one of a kind beads. This collection features material sourced from the Joo shahn County mines, including the Chin goo 808 Mine, known for producing turquoise with strong color contrast and dramatic