{"product_id":"dakota-stones-lapis-4mm-round-gemstones-8-strand-lap4rd-8","title":"Dakota Stones Lapis 4mm Round Gemstones. 8\" Strand. LAP4RD-8","description":"Lapis is a semi-precious stone and one of the most sought after throughout history. It is highly regarded for its beautiful blue color flecked with gold inclusions of pyrite, and was prized in ancient times for the ultramarine dye derived from it. This dye was said to create Michelangelo’s favorite shade of blue. It is one of the world’s oldest known stones, mined since 4000 BCE, originally from the Lapis-Lazuli mine in Afghanistan. This Lapis has been treated to enhance the blue color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrand Length: 8-inch.\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Madagascar.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Bead per Strand: 52.\u003cbr\u003eAlso Known As: Lapis Lazuli, Denim Lapis.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Hole Diameter: 0.8 - 1.1mm.\u003cbr\u003eMetaphysical Attributes: Wisdom, Creativity.\u003cbr\u003eChakra: Throat.\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 7.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Dakota Stones:  For nearly two decades, Dakota Stones has been an industry leader in providing top quality semi-precious gemstone beads in unique cuts for creative jewelry designers and artists. They offer the widest selection of cuts and sizes anywhere in the industry. Working very hard to ensure that every bead on a Dakota Stones strand is usable in a design. That means that every bead should be cut and drilled correctly, the finish is right and the bead looks distinct to its stone type. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease be aware... GEMSTONES ARE A NATURAL MATERIAL.  EACH STRAND IS UNIQUE AND ONE OF A KIND.  THEREFORE, THERE WILL BE VARIATIONS FROM THOSE PICTURED.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALL sizes are approximate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: We make every attempt to represent an item's true color, but colors may vary on different monitors and devices or in different lighting situations.","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48692751139068,"sku":"gem-LAP4RD-8","price":15.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1027\/3532\/files\/il_fullxfull.1631972296_jna7.jpg?v=1768938230","url":"https:\/\/www.berkshirebead.com\/products\/dakota-stones-lapis-4mm-round-gemstones-8-strand-lap4rd-8","provider":"Berkshire Bead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}