Lapis 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch Overstock Garnet rainbow effect of light refracting

rainbow effect of light refracting off of the air bubbles inside of the stone

These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE

and Magtalisai

It takes its name from Mooka Creek

Lapis 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch Overstock Garnet rainbow effect of light refractingLapis 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.