Lapis 12-20x22-34mm AAA Grade Medium Free Form Cabochon R0398 dark tones

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is renowned for its vibrant

and it is known to have been widely used in Aztec and Native American cultures

Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cultures and civilizations throughout history

Dutch Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn

Lapis 12-20x22-34mm AAA Grade Medium Free Form Cabochon R0398 dark tonesLapis 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. Sold