Lapis Lazuli

Prized for its intense blue colouring (the deeper the better), it often comes from Afghanistan. For centuries powdered lapis was used as an ingredient in paint to create a very special blue, but the pigment now used in paint is man made as Lapis is far too expensive a component for such an application these days. Its name derives from medieval Latin and means 'blue stone'. It is said to promote friendship and goodwill and to guard the wearer against evil. It is one of the birthstones for December (along with Turquoise) and symbolises Prosperity.

Click image for detail view	Strand Lapis Lazuli 4mm Round Beads 1 Strand Lapis Lazuli 4mm Round Beads; the strand measures approx 39.5 cm / 15½ inches. £10.00 per strand	LZ-22 Qty
	Strand Lapis Lazuli 6mm Round Beads 1 Strand Lapis Lazuli 6mm Round Beads; the strand measures approx 39.5 cm / 15½ inches. £17.50 per strand	LZ-23 Qty
click image for detail view	Strand Lapis Lazuli Chip Beads 1 36" Strand Lapis Lazuli Grade 'A' Chip Beads with natural inclusions and flaws. £3.00 per strand	LZ-17 Qty
	Lapis Puffed Heart Beads 10 Lapis Lazili 8mm puffed heart beads - Grade A, deepest blue colour, lapis was once used as a component in artists paint and was hugely expensive - happily these are more affordable today - hole top to bottom of the beads. £5.00 for 10 Temporarily out of stock	LZ-8 Qty
	Lapis Lazuli Star Beads 10 6mm Lapis Lazuli Star Beads, grade A. £2.75 for 10	LZ-13 Qty
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