These are the semi-precious Lapis Lazuli smooth, faceted, and carved beads we currently have in stock.
Lapis Lazuli is a gemstone that has been used for thousands of years for human adornment - many samples of this beautiful blue stone have been found in Egyptian tombs and in other archeological digs. This gemstone is formed from a number of minerals - important ones being Sulfur (the coloring agent), Calcite (controls how many white inclusions occur in a particular piece) and Pyrite (gives sparkle and depth). "Lazuli" is derived from the same Latin word as "Azure" - hence: Blue Stone.
Lapis Lazuli focal beads have been cut in this very unique wavy shape with a wavy surface cut. Excellent blue color tones, with a fair amount of white or grey inclusions and quite a bit of pyrite, as shown. Overall size is approximately 33x15mm; bead thickness is about 5mm. Drilled holes may be slightly enlarged at opening, as shown. Sold individually.
Beautifully colored Lapis Lazuli has been cut into free form shapes that enhance the natural contours of gemstone. Each piece tends to have 5 to 6 sides and then is flat faceted on the two largest faces. The blue color tones are brightened with well mixed white to grey inclusions and quite a bit of pyrite, as shown. Sizes vary from about 20x17mm to 33x23mm with a hole running the longest direction of the bead. Sold individually.
Each larger Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Tab pendant is drilled and fitted with a silver-plated pin and a small silver-plated snap bail is supplied. Each pendant measures about 25x15mm (not counting the pin and bail). Sold individually.
These Lapis Lazuli Short Tab pendants are all cut in a somewhat tapered shape, as shown. Their short size and lighter weight make them an excellent choice for earring drops to coordinate with the larger tab pendants above. They also make a necklace pendant in their own right. Each pendant measures about 18x16mm (not counting the silver plated pin and bail). Sold individually.
Earth mother pendants are carved as shown on the front and are flat on the back. They are made from mixed color Lapis Lazuli and measure approximately 25x16mm (not counting the findings). Pendant has a silver plated pin and snap bail supplied; findings may be darkened. Sold individually.
Earth mother pendants are carved as shown on the front and are flat on the back. They are made from mixed color Lapis Lazuli and measure approximately 25x16mm (not counting the findings). Pendant has a gold plated pin and snap bail supplied; sold individually.
Gemstone pendant is made from Lapis Lazuli in a six sided, single terminated, faceted point that measures about 6x20mm. Gold plated pin is attached to the flat end and comes with a snap bail. Pendants are sold individually.
Current stock has nice dark blue tones, very few inclusions (mostly in darker tones) and a bit of pyrite. Very nicely made and color is even better than picture shows.
4mm Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Round beads are sold on 16" (40cm) strands.
This is natural Lapis Lazuli — but the large amount of white and grey inclusions (mostly calcite) give it the color tone of your denim jeans that have been washed until they are comfortable. Some strands have a bit of pyrite inclusions, too, for sparkle.
Current stock has medium to darker blue tones with quite a bit of inclusions of lighter white calcite. 6mm Denim Lapis Round Beads Gemstone Round beads are sold on 15.5 to 16 inch strands.