{"title":"Afghan Lapis Lazuli","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural, authentic Afghan lapis lazuli — the deep royal blue stone traded along the Silk Road for thousands of years. Many of our strands show the golden pyrite veins that mark genuine lapis. Choose from cylinders, saucers, rondelles, bi-cones, faceted cubes, rough nuggets and heishi seed beads for necklaces, bracelets and earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"natural-authentic-carved-afghan-lapis-cylinder-beads-with-pyrite-veins-great","title":"Natural Authentic Carved Afghan Lapis Cylinder Beads with Pyrite veins- Great Quality","description":"100% Authentic Natural Afghan Lapis Carved Cylinder Beads with Pyrite \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: 6 mm diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHole size: 1.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity pieces\/strand: approximately 27\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: 100% Natural Lapis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese beads are hand cut, leather polished, and hand drilled. These beads are NOT dyed, treated, reconstituted, they are the real deal! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes them amazing is the gorgeous hand carving that will make your project glow with artisanship!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***Since these beads are natural, hand cut, and hand drilled, the color and size of the beads are approximate. Each strand is unique to itself and to it's buyer, no one will have the same strand as you!!!***","brand":"Silk Road Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46560711639194,"sku":"S-44","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/9351\/2602\/files\/https_3A_2F_2Fi.etsystatic.com_2F10008736_2Fr_2Fil_2F499acd_2F2370716866_2Fil_fullxfull.2370716866_7cc2.webp?v=1758072810"},{"product_id":"100-natural-authentic-afghan-lapis-saucer-beads-high-quality","title":"100% Natural Authentic Afghan Lapis Saucer Beads- High Quality","description":"100% Authentic Natural Afghan Lapis Saucer Beads- GRADUATED (great for necklaces!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatural Afghan Lapis Saucer Beads. Flecked with pyrite and white and leather polished by hand, giving each stone a smooth matte finish. Strands are graduated, and beads range from 5-10mm diameter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvg Size: 7 mm diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHole size: 1 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity pieces\/strand: approximately 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: 100% Natural Lapis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeads are hand-cut, so sizes may vary. 15-16\" strand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese beads are hand cut, leather polished, and hand drilled. These beads are NOT dyed, treated, reconstituted, they are the real deal! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes them amazing is the gorgeous smooth round\/cylinder cut, making them perfect for any project!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***Since these beads are natural, hand cut, and hand drilled, the color and size of the beads are approximate. 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Beads are hand-cut, so sizes may vary. 18\" strand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: 20mm long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHole size: 1.75mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity pieces\/strand: 21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: 100% Natural Lapis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese beads are hand cut, leather polished, and hand drilled. These beads are NOT dyed, treated, reconstituted, they are the real deal! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***Since these beads are natural, hand cut, and hand drilled, the color and size of the beads are approximate. 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These beads are NOT dyed, treated, reconstituted, they are the real deal! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatural Afghan Lapis Rectangular Cylinder. Flecked with pyrite and white and leather polished by hand, giving each stone a smooth matte finish. Average bead is 7 x 15 x 19mm. Beads are hand-cut, so sizes may vary. 15-16\" strand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***Since these beads are natural, hand cut, and hand drilled, the color and size of the beads are approximate. 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