✦ Gemstones ✦
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis lazuli, often referred to simply as "lapis," is a deep blue metamorphic rock that has been revered for thousands of years for its rich color and historical significance. One of the oldest gemstones used by humans, lapis lazuli has played a central role in art, culture, and spirituality since ancient civilizations.
Its vivid blue hue, punctuated by golden flecks of pyrite, makes it a striking and unique gem that continues to capture the imagination of gem collectors, artisans, and spiritual practitioners.
Lapis lazuli is composed primarily of the mineral celestite, which gives it its distinctive deep blue color. The stone also contains calcite, pyrite, and other trace minerals that give it its speckled appearance. The finest lapis lazuli comes from the Sar-e-Sang mine in the Badakhshan region of northeastern Afghanistan, where mining has been ongoing for more than 6,000 years.
Other sources of lapis lazuli include Chile, Russia, the United States, and Italy, but Afghan lapis lazuli is still considered the highest quality due to its deep blue color and minimal calcite content.
Lapis lazuli is the result of contact metamorphism in limestone, a process in which heat and pressure change the chemical composition of a rock. Over time, this process created deposits of stunning blue minerals that were then extracted and polished into the gemstones we see today.
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✦ Specifications ✦
| Shape: |
Customization Available |
| Size: |
Customization Available |
| Grade: |
AAA |
| Cutting: |
Customization Available |
| Style: |
Customization Available |
| MOQ: |
10 / Pieces |
✦ Main Product ✦
✦ Customization ✦
We pride ourselves as a premier jewelry manufacturer with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. We specialize in high-end custom services, offering OEM/ODM customization services to create beautiful gemstones and jewelry to your exact specifications.
All gemstones are guaranteed to be 100% natural, providing you with unparalleled quality and authenticity.
Our gemstones come in standardized calibrated sizes in millimeters. If you have any questions or need assistance, our team is here to help.
✦ Gemstone Details And Uses ✦
Lapis Lazuli's most striking feature is its vivid blue color, which ranges from deep indigo to bright sapphire blue. High-quality lapis lazuli will have a uniform, deep blue hue with few visible white calcite streaks. Golden pyrite flecks are often scattered across the surface, giving the stone a sparkling, starry appearance. These pyrite inclusions are one of the most distinctive features of natural lapis lazuli.
With a hardness of between 5 and 5.5 on the Mohs scale, lapis lazuli is a relatively soft gemstone compared to gemstones like quartz or sapphire. Due to its soft texture, lapis lazuli is often cut into cabochons, beads, or used in settings rather than faceted. Although lapis lazuli is brittle, it has been used throughout history for sculpture, jewelry, and decorative arts.
Lapis lazuli is prized not only for its beauty, but also for its symbolic meaning. In ancient Egypt it was known as the "Stone of the Gods" and was used in amulets, funerary masks and religious statues. The Egyptians associated the color blue with heaven, and lapis lazuli was believed to be a powerful stone that could connect individuals to divine knowledge and wisdom.
Throughout history, lapis lazuli has been regarded as a stone of truth, communication, and enlightenment. In ancient Greece and Rome, lapis lazuli was believed to ward off evil and promote harmony and self-awareness. Lapis Lazuli's association with truth and wisdom continues to this day, as many believe it can enhance intelligence, inspire creative expression, and strengthen one's connection to the inner self and higher spiritual realms.
In modern metaphysical practice, lapis lazuli is often associated with the third eye and throat chakra. It is said to enhance spiritual insight, intuition, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. People who use lapis lazuli in meditation or therapy often use it to promote inner peace, mental clarity, and emotional healing.
In crystal healing, lapis lazuli is often considered a stone that brings peace, harmony, and balance to those who wear or use it. Its soothing energy is believed to relieve stress, anxiety and depression by promoting self-awareness and understanding. Lapis Lazuli is also believed to aid in emotional healing, helping people release anger, frustration, and emotional baggage while cultivating a greater sense of self-compassion and acceptance.
Physiologically, lapis lazuli supports the respiratory and immune systems. Some practitioners believe it helps relieve symptoms of throat and thyroid problems, as well as reduce inflammation. This stone has also been associated with improving sleep and promoting restful, rejuvenating rest.
Lapis lazuli has been used in jewelry making for thousands of years, from ancient civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia to the Renaissance, when artists ground lapis lazuli into ultramarine pigment for painting. Its bold blue color and sparkling pyrite inclusions make it an excellent choice for a variety of jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets. Lapis Lazuli is often paired with gold or silver to enhance its luxurious appearance.
