Lapis 13x15mm Faceted Top Drilled Irregular Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch 8-9mm The Ruby inclusions in this

The Ruby inclusions in this stone are pink to reddish purple to dark purple

microcrystalline form of Quartz

Used as a talisman to ward off the "evil eye" and create a protective barrier around the user

It displays a visual property called “pleochroism

brown and orange

Lapis 13x15mm Faceted Top Drilled Irregular Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch 8-9mm The Ruby inclusions in thisLapis 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.