13pcs – Assorted Afghani Faceted Lapis Lazuli Rose Cut Beads [SP-56]

A small collection of collectible faceted lapis lazuli rocailles measuring 13-19mm and shapes including oval, hexagonal and round – and all have had the popular rose-cut applied to them.  

The beads contain a decent 0.5-1.5mm centre-drill hole which is suitable for threading with Tigertail or Craftline (similar to fishing line).  

The pieces allow for optimum creativity and temper exciting jewellery prospects – earrings, necklace or bracelet.

Lapis lazuli is regarded a prized semi-precious stone since antiquity – partly because of its natural beauty, its ‘intense blue colour and tiny gold pyrite flecks sprinkled throughout, plus its use in art and jewellery – but also for its metaphysical healing properties. 

Since time immemorial, lapis lazuli, has been regarded a highly spiritual stone, believed to balance energy within the body – in particular, the throat, crown and brow chakras.

The purists also think it will enlighten one's internal and external power and will purify the mind and thinking capacities.

The majority of the world’s lapis comes from northern Afghanistan – and has been a prized part of our collection for many years – and we have lots of it!!   

Please note – while some images have been enlarged to show detail, colours may vary slightly due to lighting variants.