Lapis Quartz 8x12mm Top Drill Faceted Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch Quartz usually in white on hues

usually in white on hues of brown

white and occasionally gray or brown

Since gemstones (natural

As the name suggests

but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue to green associated with true Turquoise

Lapis Quartz 8x12mm Top Drill Faceted Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch Quartz usually in white on huesLapis is a semi to precious stone and one of the most sought after throughout history. It is highly regarded for its beautiful blue color flecked with gold inclusions of pyrite, and was prized in ancient times for the ultramarine dye derived from it. This dye was said to create Michelangelos favorite shade of blue. It is one of the worlds oldest known stones, mined since 4000 BCE, originally from the Lapis to Lazuli mine in Afghanistan.