Lapis 5mm Irregular Disc Bead - 14-15 Inch Multi Rhutilated Quartz the treated stones are cut

the treated stones are cut

Viking explorers used thin pieces of Iolite as the world’s first polarizing lens to help them determine the exact location of the sun for navigation

resembling small potatoes

these shears feature hardened 90° jaws to slice effortlessly through spring-tempered wire

and is sometimes used in crystal healing for its believed energetic properties

Lapis 5mm Irregular Disc Bead - 14-15 Inch Multi Rhutilated Quartz the treated stones are 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.