Golden Sunstone 8mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Shape_Cabochon Lapis was ground and processed

Lapis was ground and processed to make the pigment ultramarine for use in frescoes and oil painting

At that time yellowish gems were called "topaz" in many parts of the world

blue or gray

Approximate Size:   3x4 Inches / 76x101mm / 7

Many of the earliest gem traders did not realize that these yellowish stones were actually different materials

Golden Sunstone 8mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Shape_Cabochon Lapis was ground and processedSunstone, a variety of Feldspar, is aptly named for its shades of gold, orange, red and brown, as well as its iridescent sparkle. As the stone catches the light, inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal, producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within.