Lapis lazuli jewelry pairs one of history's most prized blue stones with solid .925 sterling silver. This metamorphic rock forms under intense pressure, creating its signature deep blue color from lazurite with natural golden flecks of pyrite throughout. The finest lapis lazuli originates from mines in Afghanistan, where it has been extracted for over 6,000 years. Our collection of 21 pieces features genuine lapis lazuli stones, each displaying the characteristic color intensity that made this material more valuable than gold in ancient trade routes.
| Estimated value: | $3,204.78 |
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| Weight: | 15.20g |
| 7 - Adjustable | |
| L - 1, W - 3/4, T - 3/8 inch | |
| Item Code: | 16-maj-26-33 |
| Estimated value: | $2,777.34 |
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| Weight: | 15.20g |
| 7 - Adjustable | |
| L - 1 1/4, W - 1, T - 3/8 inch | |
| Item Code: | 12-lut-26-53 |
| Estimated value: | $3,105.34 |
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| Weight: | 15.20g |
| 7 - Adjustable | |
| L - 1 1/4, W - 1, T - 3/8 inch | |
| Item Code: | 31-sty-26-47 |
| Estimated value: | $1,301.00 |
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| Weight: | 11.29g |
| 7 - Adjustable | |
| L - 7/8, W - 3/4, T - 3/8 inch | |
| Item Code: | 1-wrz-25-17 |
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Lapis lazuli is a metamorphic rock composed of lazurite (the blue mineral), calcite, pyrite, and diopside. The proportion of these minerals determines each stone's color intensity and pattern.
In crystal healing traditions, lapis lazuli is associated with communication, self-expression, and mental clarity. These properties are based on metaphysical beliefs rather than scientific evidence.
Afghanistan's Badakhshan province produces the highest quality lapis lazuli, prized for its intense blue color and minimal calcite inclusions. Other sources include Chile, Russia, and Pakistan.