Lapis Lazuli natural matte, small puffy rectangle beads 10x6mm separated by pairs of mini rondelles about 2x3mm on 15-inch strands
Both of these shapes were popular in the ancient world, especially in Afghanistan and neighboring countries, where Turquoise and Carnelian were also found in this shape, though often even smaller. 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.
I get my lapis direct from the source via my Afghan trader friends who also bring me Turkoman, and other Afghan pendants and beads. Supplies are lower and prices are getting higher because fewer traders can enter the US these days.
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