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Royal Blue Lapis 8mm Chip Bead String Order early for Christmas! Price is per 16-inch string of these beautiful beads - ready for stringing. Lapis Lazuli is gemstone straight out of fairy tales of the Arabian Nights: deepest blue with golden shining Pyrite inclusions which twinkle like little stars. Named after "lapis", the Latin word for stone, and the Arabian for blue. Thousands of years before Christ, Egyptian and Persian royalty wore lapis as a talisman to deter danger. In other cultures it was worshipped as a holy stone and thought to have magical power in oriental countries. Many believe the Biblical sapphire was actually lapis lazuli. Through the ages, lapis has been associated with power, wisdom, love, and a stimulant for psychic ability. And in the art world it?s famous for the ultramarine blue paint used by the Grand Old Masters, like on portraits of the Virgin Mary. While other compositions have long since paled, lapis has lost nothing of its brilliance. Lapis is still mined in the remote mountains of Afghanistan, the best stones being deep and intensive blue with finely distributed golden crystals. The twinkling inclusions are not gold but pyrite, caused by iron. The blue color comes from the sulfuric content of lazurite, and looks dull until polished. Lapis is a soft stone that should be treated gently while polishing. Unpolished, the dark blue looks dull with golden inclusions and whitish veins from marble. However, a Lapis which has dulled after being worn too often is easily polished, and jewelry is often surface sealed with wax or resin. For many people lapis is a stone of truth and friendship. Bringing harmony to relationships and helping its wearer openly state their individual opinion. While aiding inner vision, wisdom, insight and good judgment. It's also said to be good for treating thyroid problems and helping to get in touch with our inner selves. A powerful gemstone that should not be worn by those who lack strength of character. Fastest way to get this win, use our Express Checkout: If you are the winner, click the button above to check out right now! Multi-winners MUST use our checkout to avoid delay UK P&P: £2.99. Europe Airmail: £4.50. International airmail to the US & everywhere else: £6.00. Bid on my other items for combined shipping discount - most items just 75p more postage. P&P includes us buying in China (we don't speak Chinese!), courier to Hong Kong, packing & mailing express air to Luton + my mother sorting, re-packing and sending to you. Not to mention all the extra service e-Bay customers love compared to our shop orders! Please read payment options, delivery, and guarantee below Click for similar items in my gallery:

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I pack very well, but should it arrive damaged, I offer a no-quibble replacement of the same item or if this is not possible, something similar. And if you are genuinely dissatisfied, mail it back within 14 days for a refund - less postage and £3.50 Pounds or 10% processing fee (whichever is greater). Note: to protect us from carried-away bidders, we can only refund the starting price on auctions.

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In 95% of listings, actual item will look the same as the picture. However, occasionally, there may be slight variations in colour or design depending on stock. In particular, bead colour shades can look different. Natural pearl sizes may vary - size quoted is maximum in the strand. If this is a problem, please enquire before bidding. Unless otherwise stated, all pearl strands are 15-inch, and other bead strands 16-inches.

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