Polished Lapis Lazuli Freeform 8 inches long

8 inches long

Rubellite tourmalines are considered some of the nicest specimens to date because of their colors

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During the Victorian Period

with the largest being 377 by 299 ft

Polished Lapis Lazuli Freeform 8 inches longLapis Lazuli is a stone sought after for its intense hues of blue. Lapis artifacts have been found dating as far back as 9000 years ago. In Latin, lapis translates to stone. Lazuli is derived from the Persian word "lajevard" meaning sky or heaven. During the Middle Ages, it was exported to Europe from the Middle East where it was turned into a pigment known as ultramarine. This specific shade of blue would go on to be used by many artists, especially