Lapis Lazuli A bead strand 8 mm

Strand length: approx. 40 cm
Stone size: Diameter 8 mm
Cut: Ball
Quality: A
Color: Royal blue with golden pyrite inclusions
Mineralogy: Lapis Lazuli (mixture of lazurite, calcite and pyrite)

Lapis Lazuli is one of the oldest and most sought-after gemstones in the world. Its name combines the Latin "Lapis" (stone) and the Arabic "Azul" (sky) - a reference to its intense, sky-blue color. Lapis Lazuli is not a single mineral, but a rock composed of lazurite (for the deep blue), calcite (white veins) and pyrite (golden sparkles). It was mined in Afghanistan over 6,000 years ago and valued as jewelry, a protective stone, and a pigment for painting - the famous ultramarine blue of Renaissance painting was derived from ground Lapis Lazuli. The 8mm A-quality beads particularly beautifully display the characteristic royal blue with golden pyrite sparkles.

Significant deposits: Afghanistan (Badakhshan), Chile, Russia, Myanmar.

Meaning in crystal healing

In crystal healing, Lapis Lazuli is considered a stone of friendship, truth, and inner wisdom. It is said to promote communication and self-expression, and to help find clarity and inner peace. These attributions are based on traditional beliefs and are not scientifically proven. They do not replace medical treatment.