Blue Lapis Stone

A smattering of pyrite in this piece of lapis lazuli gives the gem a cosmic appearance.

Blue lapis stone.

Its coloration is so unique that it was actually named for its appearance since its name translates to blue stone this crystal has endless connections to a variety of cultures across time and space from the ancient chinese and greek civilizations to persian cultures and more. It s more commonly known as just lapis. Lapis lazuli ˈ l æ p ɪ s ˈ l æ zj ʊ l i l aɪ or lapis for short is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. Top rated online jeweler great selection of jewelry expert advice you can trust.

5 out of 5 stars 1 584 1 584 reviews 10 00. 25 00 coupon applied at checkout save 25 00 with coupon. 14k gold vintage style lapis lazuli pendant 14k solid yellow gold circle december birthstone necklace 12mm natural stone genuine dark blue lapis gemstone handmade jewelry gift for women. Lapis lazuli especially the one with deep blue color is one of the most revered stones since the ancient era.

Only 2 available and it s in more than 20 people s carts. Lower grade lapis is lighter blue with more white than gold flecks and is sometimes called denim lapis. The name lapis lazuli means blue stone. Blue lapis lazuli gemstone pebbles lot of 100 tiny undrilled tumbled stone chips for gem trees elixirs orgone crystal grids candles joshuatreegems.

Shop ross simons for a fabulous collection of blue lapis jewelry. While most of the world prefers a solid even blue color some american connoisseurs prefer a smattering of pyrite inclusions which appear in the dark blue stone like stars in the night sky. Mixed stone 50 moonstone 3 morganite 4 onyx 4. Wearing this blue crystal will both balance your inner self with your external self and help to harmonize the male female facets of your personality as well as helping to relax you.

As early as the 7th millennium bce lapis lazuli was mined in the sar i sang mines in shortugai and in other mines in badakhshan province in northeast afghanistan. Lapis lazuli crystal has a history as rich as its blue hues. Blue lapis lazuli meaning is always connected with wisdom great treasure inspiration and ideas. The name comes from the latin word lapis meaning stone and the persian lazhward meaning blue.

Lapis lazuli is commonly made into beautiful jewelry and t his lovely blue stone is one of the more powerful healing crystals for you to wear. Its name comes from the latin lapis stone and the persian lazhuward blue it is rock formed by multiple minerals mostly lazurite sodalite calcite and pyrite and is a rich medium to royal blue with gold flecks pyrites.