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Lapis Lazuli Beads

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Lapis Lazuli Double Nugget Gold Chain 64 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Faceted Rondelles 16 inch 125 beads - The Bead Traders
5.5-7mm Lapis Lazuli Square Heishis 16 inch 215 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Plain Nuggets 12 inch 45 beads - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Plain Nuggets 12 inch 40 beads - The Bead Traders
5.5-6.5mm Lapis Lazuli Plain Cube Beads 16 inch 55 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Faceted Marquise beads 8 inch 8 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Plain Teardrop Beads 7 inch 14 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Faceted Trillion Beads 9 inch 15 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Faceted Rondelle Beads 16 inch 115 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Faceted Pear Focal Bead 1 Piece - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Half Moon Beads 8 inch 13 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Half Moon Focal Beads - Set of 2 - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Faceted Rondelle Beads 7.5 inch 23 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Faceted Cushion Beads 8 inch 25 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Plain Cube Beads 8 inch 40 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Plain Rondelle Beads 16 inch 65 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Plain Cube Beads 16 inch 55 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Plain Teardrop Beads 18 inch 35 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Twist Tube Beads 13 inch 27 pieces - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Faceted Rondelle Beads 13 inch 110 pieces - The Bead Traders
6.7mm Chrysocolla in Lapis Lazuli Plain Round Gold plated Chain by the foot 23 pieces - The Bead Traders
4mm Lapis Lazuli plain cubes 15.5 inch 93 beads - The Bead Traders
4mm Lapis Lazuli plain round Black Gold plated Chain by the foot 31 beads - The Bead Traders
9x9mm Lapis Lazuli faceted pillow beads 14 inch 33 pieces - The Bead Traders
8x5-20x14mm Lapis Lazuli plain teardrops 17.5 inch 36 beads - The Bead Traders
6mm Matte Lapis Lazuli plain round Gold plated Chain by the foot 24 pieces - The Bead Traders
5x5mm Lapis Lazuli Heart MicroBriolette Beads 6 inch 52 pieces - The Bead Traders
8x6mm-12x8mm Lapis Lazuli Straight Drilled Plain Kite Beads 13.5 inch 30 pieces - The Bead Traders
14x14-16x16mm Lapis Lazuli faceted pillow beads 10 inch 13 pieces - The Bead Traders
9mm Natural Lapis Lazuli Beads Faceted Rondelle - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Beads Faceted 13-18mm diameter Coins, 8" length, 14 pcs - The Bead Traders
Lapis Lazuli Beads Side Drilled Plain 8x6x3mm Kite, 14" length, 63 pcs - The Bead Traders
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The deep blue of Lapis Lazuli Beads is often flecked with golden sparkles. This stone has been prized since ancient times for jewelry, carvings, bowls and funeral decorations. It was also used in creating the paint color ultramarine. The mines of Afghanistan were the source of lapis in the ancient world and still produce most of the world’s supply of these gemstones, but it is also found in Russia, Chile, Italy and Mongolia, as well as the United States and Canada.

At the Bead Traders, we offer affordable beads and gemstone beads, as well as beading supplies at low prices, every day. That's because we purchase beads in volume, meaning whether you are looking for jewelry, or the pieces for your next project, we pass the savings on to you. Everything you need all in one store, with a friendly and knowledgeable expert readily available to help you with any questions you might have.

Deepest Darkest Blue

Lapis lazuli beads get their distinctive blue color from lazurite, a mineral composed of silica, sulfate, sulfur and chloride. The stone often has inclusions of golden pyrite, which gives lapis lazuli gemstones the appearance of a dark blue sky full of stars. The name ‘lapis’ means ‘rock’ in Latin, while ‘lazuli’ come from the Latin ‘lazulum’ and refers to the area of Persia where the stones were mined. The gorgeous color of these beads make them perfect for jewelry and crafts projects.

First Gemstones

Lapis lazuli beads are believed to be among the first gemstones ever used. Many examples of jewelry, carved bowls and vases made from lapis lazuli have been found by archeologists at sites around the ancient world, such as the Mediterranean, Persia, Egypt and Mesopotamia. Lapis lazuli was especially prized for funeral decorations. The Egyptians used lapis lazuli gemstones to create scarabs, the carved beetles that were part of death rites, and the eyebrows of King Tutankhamun’s death mask. Because lapis is relatively soft and easy to carve, it was popular for seals and signet rings. Some ancient scholars called lapis lazuli ‘sapphire,’ and it is thought that the references to sapphires in the Bible are actually talking about lapis lazuli.

Used in Painting

When ground to a fine powder, lapis lazuli gives a brilliant blue color that has been used to create a paint shade called ultramarine. This pigment was very expensive and it was used especially for the garments of the Virgin Mary on Renaissance frescos. Vermeer used ultramarine for the headdress in his painting Girl with the Pearl Earring in 1665. In the nineteenth century, synthetic and much less expensive ultramarine became available and lapis lazuli beads were no longer used for this purpose.

Stone of Truth

Crystal workers use lapis lazuli beads to clear the mind and strengthen the intellect. Students, journalists and writers can all use the dark blue stone to aid them in uncovering the truth in a situation and understanding difficult material. Wearing lapis lazuli helps with learning and memory and supports effective communication. It is said to promote fame, so if you are seeking recognition and public approval for your work, get some jewelry made of lapis lazuli gemstones from the Bead Traders!

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