Swiss Lapis

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A misnomer for Jasper stained blue by dyeing to imitate lapis lazuli. Also called 'German lapis' and 'false lapis'.

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Swiss Lapis

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A misnomer for Jasper stained blue by dyeing to imitate lapis lazuli. Also called 'German lapis' and 'false lapis'.

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References

From: An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, autor: Harold Newman, publishers: Thames and Hudson