Appreciate any help with this necklace.

[ttz21]

Does anyone know what these beads are?  I do not see any gold specks so I do not think lapis.  Mostly dark veins but a few lighter spots also.  Necklace is marked Amerik FBM.  Thanks!

[hollyblue83]

It could be lapis or any number of other stones. Premium Afghan and Persian lapis does not have pyrite or white calcite.

[ttz21]

Thanks for your fast reply!  I have researched  all the blue gemstones I could find but still not sure.  I do not have  a gemologist  in my area to ask so I guess I will have to hold on to it for awhile.  Thanks!

[cool-awesome-vintage]

The mark Amerik is German rolled gold plate. The other mark would be the maker's mark. I'm no help with the stones.

[ttz21]

Thanks for that information...I did not know it was German.

[gauntlettgems]

Sodalite?

[bluedaemon23]

Nope, sodalite isn't such a rich and even blue; it's duller and usually has more gray mixed in.