Blue Lapis Stone

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.

Blue lapis stone.

Blue lapis lazuli gemstone pebbles lot of 100 tiny undrilled tumbled stone chips for gem trees elixirs orgone crystal grids candles joshuatreegems. 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. Shop ross simons for a fabulous collection of blue lapis jewelry. It s more commonly known as just lapis.

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. Lapis lazuli crystal has a history as rich as its blue hues. Lapis lazuli artifacts. 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.

The stone was highly prized in ancient egypt and middle east because the bright blue color that contrasted with dry desert sand was thought to symbolize water which is also the highest. 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. A smattering of pyrite in this piece of lapis lazuli gives the gem a cosmic appearance. Lapis lazuli especially the one with deep blue color is one of the most revered stones since the ancient era.

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. Only 2 available and it s in more than 20 people s carts. Mixed stone 50 moonstone 3 morganite 4 onyx 4. 5 out of 5 stars 1 584 1 584 reviews 10 00.

25 00 coupon applied at checkout save 25 00 with coupon. 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. The name lapis lazuli means blue stone. Lower grade lapis is lighter blue with more white than gold flecks and is sometimes called denim lapis.

The name comes from the latin word lapis meaning stone and the persian lazhward meaning blue. Blue lapis lazuli meaning is always connected with wisdom great treasure inspiration and ideas.