Lapis Lazuli, Cornerless Cube Matte Beads, on Graduated Strand 17-inches long
SKU: GMF-395
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$25.00
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Description
- Lapis Lazuli natural, matte, cornerless cube beads, graduated 17-inch strand of beads from 7x7mm to 12x12mm
- This shape was popular in the ancient world, especially in Afghanistan and neighboring countries. The matte finish adds to the antique effect of these relatively new Afghan beads
- The name comes from Arabic and Latin for “blue stone”
- The finest royal blue Lapis comes from the West Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan.
- Beloved in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, Greeks and Romans used it as a reward for bravery.
- My Afghan trader friends bring me lapis beads along with Turkoman, and other Afghan pendants and beads.