{"product_id":"lapis-lazuli-cornerless-cube-matte-beads-on-graduated-strand-17-inches-long","title":"Lapis Lazuli, Cornerless Cube Matte Beads, on Graduated Strand 17-inches long","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLapis Lazuli natural, matte, cornerless cube beads, graduated 17-inch strand of beads from 7x7mm to 12x12mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe name comes from Arabic and Latin for “blue stone”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe finest royal blue Lapis comes from the West Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeloved in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, Greeks and Romans used it as a reward for bravery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Afghan trader friends bring me lapis beads along with Turkoman, and other Afghan pendants and beads. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50727256490293,"sku":"GMF-395","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/GMF-395.jpg?v=1742152388","url":"https:\/\/www.beadazzled.com\/products\/lapis-lazuli-cornerless-cube-matte-beads-on-graduated-strand-17-inches-long","provider":"Beadazzled.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}