Lot 20 Quartz/lapis lazuli/carnelian... Tear- 102.48 g - (20)

This lot includes a diverse collection of 20 gemstones, featuring quartz, lapis lazuli, and carnelian among others. Quartz is one of the most abundant and varied minerals on Earth, prized for its clarity and range of colors. Lapis lazuli is a deep-blue metamorphic rock that has been valued since ancient times for jewelry and ornamentation, often associated with royalty and spiritual symbolism. Carnelian, a reddish-orange variety of chalcedony, has been used historically for seals and amulets, admired for its warm, rich colors. Collectively, these stones showcase a spectrum of geological origins and cultural histories, making them appealing to collectors interested in mineralogy, gemology, and decorative arts.