Lapis Lazuli Blue Marquise Faceted Natural Beads 8 Inches StrandsThe name Lapis Lazuli means blue stone, and it is sometimes referred to simply as Lapis. The name comes from the Latin word lapis meaning stone and the Persian lazhward meaning blue. The shades of blue contained within this crystals structure are rich and deep in color, and it has gold flecks running through it, which give it a magical, mysterious charm. In Ancient Egypt, it was used in cosmetics for thousands of years. It was even said that