[Jewelry making - Article 01246] - [Orchid] Chunky unpolished Lapis

[Joan Dulla]

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    I purchased some strands of chunky unpolished lapis beads about 5
    years ago at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. It was a rich blue
    color with streaks of gold in it. Magnificent stuff! 

    Now, it looks like it is drying out and getting a chalky look to it.
    I saw some similar material in a necklace where the lapis looked rich
    again and oiled(?). 

    What would be safe to put on this poreous lapis to return it to the
    rich blue color that it was before. I am really concerned about it
    not getting chalky again. 

Thank you
Joan
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