Lapis Lazuli beaded necklace 2 mm faceted

This finely faceted ball chain made of genuine Lapis Lazuli is a piece of jewelry of royal beauty. The small 2 mm balls glow in a deep, intense blue – interspersed with white calcite veins and golden pyrite inclusions, which make each stone a unique natural work of art. The gold-plated carabiner clasp made of 925 sterling silver underlines the noble, royal character of this extraordinary piece of jewelry. A necklace that has fascinated people for millennia – and still does today.

Mineralogical Properties

Lapis Lazuli is not a single mineral, but a rock that consists mainly of lazurite (a blue feldspar mineral), calcite (white veins), and pyrite (golden inclusions). The intense blue color is created by the lazurite content, which contains sulfur compounds. Its Mohs hardness is 5 to 6 – making it relatively soft and should be protected from scratches. Lapis Lazuli has a dull to waxy luster and is always unmistakable in its appearance. Its name is derived from the Arabic “Azul” (sky) and the Latin “Lapis” (stone) – “stone of the sky”. The most important deposits are in Afghanistan (Badakhshan – mined for over 6,000 years), Chile, Russia, and the USA.

Healing & Energetic Properties

In gemstone healing, Lapis Lazuli is considered one of the oldest and most important healing stones in human history. The following effects are attributed to it:

• promotes sincerity, truth, and the ability to clearly express one's own opinion
• strengthens sociability, friendship, and deep human connections
• promotes clear thinking, rational abilities, and mental clarity
• activates the Third Eye – strengthens intuition, wisdom, and inner insight
• protects against negative energies and strengthens self-confidence
• according to ancient tradition, it is said to be effective for skin diseases, gallbladder problems, and epilepsy

In chakra teachings, Lapis Lazuli is assigned to the Third Eye chakra and the Throat chakra – it helps you to recognize your inner truth and to express it courageously. Since ancient times – in Egypt, India, China, and among the Incas – it was a coveted protective and healing stone as well as a symbol of royalty and wisdom.

Care & Note

Clean your necklace with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid contact with chemicals, perfume, acids, and ultrasound. Lapis Lazuli is sensitive to moisture and should not be placed in water for extended periods. Information on healing properties is based on the tradition of gemstone healing and does not replace medical treatment.