Christmas Knot: Bead Crochet Knot Earrings in Terra Vista Stone Dust
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Read more4ST409-BE: Lapis Lazuli Round 4mm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Lapis lazuli in a classic 4mm round — the deep, inky blue stone that's been prized for thousands of years is ready to work in your designs. These are genuine semi-precious gemstone beads, not dyed glass or synthetic substitutes.
Expect the characteristic deep blue of natural lapis lazuli, which often includes the golden pyrite flecks and soft white calcite variations that make each bead subtly unique.
At 4mm, these rounds are a versatile workhorse for strung gemstone bracelets and necklaces, and they pair well with gold-filled or brass spacers for a rich, layered look — they're also a natural fit for chakra-intention jewelry targeting the throat or third eye.
Pickup available at 8535 Commerce Place Drive NE Ste A
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Along with malachite, Lapis Lazuli is one of the first treasured stones of human kind, and has been mined for over 7,000 years. Its name stems from the Latin word "lapis" meaning stone and from the Arabic word "azula" meaning blue. This treasured blue stone can be found throughout many ancient civilizations. Before a synthetic substitute was created, it was often ground and used as a pigment, making blue paint, "Ultramarine" the most expensive and valuable paint available. For this reason, blue paint was most often reserved for royalty and holy figures such as the Madonna. Much of the worlds Lapis Lazuli is mined from mountains in northern Afghanistan.
4ST409-BE: Lapis Lazuli Round 4mm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.