Lapis is semi-precious gemstone with a natural rich azure blue color with gold like flecks from natural pyrite, looking like a starry night sky. A special gift from earth!
Fascinating Facts:
Composition: It is a rock containing lazurite, calcite, and pyrite.
Stone of wisdom: Cultures view it as a sacred symbol of truth, power, and inner vision.
Ancient Value: Mined in Afghanistan since the 7th millennium BC, it was used by ancient Egyptians (including on King Tutankhamun's funeral mask), Mesopotamians, and Romans for jewelry, carvings, and cosmetics.
