12mmx 10mm Cushion Buff Top Genuine Lapis Lazuli Cabochon, High Quality

Lapis Lazuli has been mined in the mountains of Afghanistan for more than 6,000 years — these mountains are the world's oldest known commercial gemstone mines. Prized throughout antiquity as much as sapphire, Lapis Lazuli's vivid blue was historically ground to produce pigment before synthetic dyes existed. Technically a rock rather than a single mineral, Lapis Lazuli is composed of varying amounts of lazurite, pyrite, and calcite. Lazurite delivers the signature blue color, calcite produces white veining, and pyrite appears as gold flecks. The finest quality Lapis Lazuli displays a pure, vivid royal blue with no calcite and little to no pyrite present — exactly what this cabochon offers.

This calibrated 12mm x 10mm cushion buff top cabochon is a high-quality stone with deep, rich blue color and no treatments applied. It makes an excellent alternative for a December birthstone setting. Clean with warm, soapy water only; avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners.

Features

• Calibrated 12mm x 10mm cushion buff top profile
• High-quality deep blue color with no calcite and little to no pyrite present
• Genuine Lapis Lazuli — a natural rock composed of lazurite, pyrite, and calcite
• No treatments applied
• Excellent alternative for December birthstone jewelry
• Safe cleaning method: warm, soapy water only — avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners

Specifications

California Prop 65 Warning:
Cancer and Reproductive Harm. www.P65warnings.ca.gov.