Lapis Lazuli natural, matte, cornerless cube beads, graduated 17-inch strand of beads from 7x7mm to 12x12mm
This shape was popular in the ancient world, especially in Afghanistan and neighboring countries. The matte finish adds to the antique effect of these relatively new Afghan beads
The name comes from Arabic and Latin for “blue stone”
The finest royal blue Lapis comes from the West Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan.
Beloved in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, Greeks and Romans used it as a reward for bravery.
My Afghan trader friends bring me lapis beads along with Turkoman, and other Afghan pendants and beads.
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