Lapis lazuli is a favorite stone as scarab amulets and decorations, it is also used in ancient Mesopotamia Sumerians , Akkadians , Assyrians, Babylonians , seals and jewelry. Naqada predynastic Egypt site ( BC 3300-3100 years ) excavations have been found lapis jewelry, lapis lazuli powder was used as eyeshadow Cleopatra . In ancient Mesopotamia , lapis artifacts can be found very rich, there are many notable examples have been unearthed in the royal tombs of Ur (c. 2600-2500 ) . Lapis lazuli as early third millennium BCEand been found as far as the region around Lake Baikal in Siberia eastern sources, mined in Badakhshan province of Afghanistan . In the ancient stone lapis lazuli jewelery trade has been found pre-dynastic Egypt and the ancient Sumerian site and Neolithic tombs, the Caucasus , Mehrgarh lapis lazuli beads, and even away from Afghanistan Mauritania . In ancient times was known as sapphire, which is the name used today , blue corundum variety sapphire, lapis lazuli . Material : AAA natural lapis lazuli Size : 108 beads plus masters , circumference about yes. 37 " , each bead IS6 mm in diameter . The net grams of approx.100 Chargeable Weight 200 g (S / H fee calculation ) Shipping / Handling Standard international shipping ( 10-18 days delivery ) Shipping Policy : Standard international shipping :10- 18 days to deliver to you Yes, we provide tracking number , so you can keep track of all the information . Registered mail All of our packages with online tracking number will be shipped by registered mail 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed If you are not completely satisfied with our products , please email us immediately and return them In the seven days from the date you receive them for a full refund . No restocking fee will be charged . Thank you for reading , if you have any questions, please contact me. When you need a special gift , this is only a small step , I believe this is a good start