This collection of 30 pieces of unpolished Lapis Lazuli Hinge Flaps must be seen to be appreciated; they certainly belong in your jewellery-making collection box –perfect for use in ethnic-style tribal or statement jewellery.
Lapis Lazuli has been a prized semi-precious stone since antiquity – partly because of its natural beauty, intense blue colour, and tiny gold pyrite flecks sprinkled throughout, and its use in art and jewellery – but also for its metaphysical healing properties.
Since time immemorial, Lapis Lazuli has been regarded as 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!!
The beads in this collection have been heavily discounted and now work out to cost roughly $1.00 each. They are often used for ethnic-style tribal necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and other jewellery-making projects.
All our Lapis Lazuli Hinge Flaps contain a decent 1.5-2mm across-the-top straight edge drill hole, which is suitable for threading with head pins, round leather, Tigertail, or craftline (similar to fishing line).
The accompanying photos illustrate what to expect in your order; please note that some images have been enlarged to show detail.