2mm Lapis Lazuli faceted rondelle beads have a waxy luster, excellent polish and shape, the opaque purplish blue body shows internal pyrite features for a metallic glint on an evenly matched group of beads with exceptional micro faceted make. The Egyptians prized this stone for its color and created paints called Ultramarine Blue. These gems will match the beauty of Lapis held throughout the ages.