Very noble lapis lazuli ring with silver. (925) Sterling

Very noble lapis lazuli ring with silver. (925) Sterling

Very beautiful, deep, cool shade of blue like the Atlantic Ocean. Can be used on both sides. On one side it glitters with its beautiful pyrite (gold color) like the galaxy, and on the other side you dive into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.

Ring size adjustable: 62 - 68

Much knowledge about the stone of the pharaohs and kings, lapis lazuli
Lapis lazuli pendant set in silver

The name lapis lazuli is made up of the Persian word azul = blue and the Latin word lapis = stone. Lapis lazuli is one of the oldest used gemstones.
It has been known for about 6,500 years. I have been dealing with this mysterious blue stone for about 25 years. In the meantime, many of these blue treasures have passed through my hands and have made enthusiastic enthusiasts breathe a sigh of relief.
It's just a "blue" one...
Well, not if you look more closely. On the one hand you can see the depths of the oceans, the “Atlantic Ocean”, and on the other hand the sky or the galaxy, represented by the pyrite, the golden shining stars of the sky.
But stop! That's not all!
If you look deeper into this amazing gemstone, you can even see the image of the Earth as seen from the moon. I think an astronaut would be happy to confirm that.
But is it just a gemstone for astronauts and physicists?
It is also the stone of the pharaohs and kings, but not only that. Times have changed, whereas back in ancient times it was actually worshipped by the rulers of Egypt and was considered a status symbol.
It was dedicated as a grave offering to the wealthy people of the society of that time.
Lucky beetles, so-called scarabs, were produced. Cleopatra, the great ruler of the time, used lapis lazuli pigments to further accentuate her cat-like eyes. She loved lapis lazuli and turquoise dearly.
The great general Napoleon had this protective stone with him as a scarab and noted in his notes that it was thanks to it that he was not seriously injured.
Kaiser Wilhelm also owned a lapis lazuli. People believed that the blue gemstone represented divine power, security and infinite love.
Therefore, it was an important protective stone for the Greeks, Romans and Indians, among others.

What is lapis lazuli made of? It is a tertiary, deep blue metamorphic rock. It consists of about 7 different minerals: lazurite (blue), pyrite (gold), diopside, sodalite, hauyne, ankerite and hematite. Where is lapis lazuli found? It is found in Chile, Canada, Russia, Burma, California, and especially in Afghanistan.
There are some very beautiful deposits in Afghanistan. Lapis lazuli has been mined in the Afghan province of Badakshan for over 6,000 years. Effects of lapis lazuli on the body It is said to have special healing effects. It reduces deposits in the blood vessels, which also reduces the risk of strokes or heart attacks.

It ensures a pleasant sleep and restful nights. If you put the stone under your pillow, your head will be free for inspiration. Throughout history, lapis lazuli has become the stone of friendship and truth. It helps the owner make clear decisions. Its deep blue has a cooling and calming effect.

The stone proves to be a valuable aid for concentration and learning problems because it penetrates deep into the inner being. It has an antispasmodic effect on neuralgia and lowers high blood pressure. Lapis lazuli is also said to have a special effect on the psyche.
Not only does it promote intuition and strengthen the self-confidence of shy people, but even choleric people calm down more quickly under the beneficial influence of lapis lazuli. It is also said to balance gloom and melancholy, release inner blockages and have a particularly invigorating effect on our ability to concentrate. If it is placed on the throat and forehead chakra, it is said to relax and promote meditation. This is where it has the strongest effect, the third eye chakra. The story People have always believed in the power of the stone and also called it the heavenly stone. It is said to bring peace, wisdom and love.
Other cultures revered the gemstone as a friendship stone that strengthens self-confidence, promotes interpersonal relationships and helps maintain true friendships.
The mining of lapis lazuli goes back to ancient times. Lapis lazuli has been mined in the Afghan province of Badakshan for over 6,000 years. In ancient Egypt, lapis lazuli was a popular stone for amulets and ornaments such as scarabs. In other cultures, lapis lazuli was considered a sacred stone. In the Middle East, it was considered a magical stone.
When Alexander the Great brought it to Europe, signet rings and figurines were made from it. Many palaces and churches (Chapel of Padua) were decorated with lapis lazuli or its pigments. The cave paintings of Cappadocia are a legacy from ancient times.
The color was called "ultramarine," which means "from across the sea." Well, it is a blue gemstone, you might say. In the old days, lapis pigments were more expensive than gold. Even today, the stone is still very valuable. The most expensive blue of all time! And what an incredible blue! The value of this stone to the world of art is immeasurable, because the ultramarine of the old masters is nothing other than real lapis lazuli. The marble-like gemstone is ground into powder and stirred together with binding agents to produce brilliant blue watercolors, tempera or oil paints.
Before 1834, when it was not possible to produce this color synthetically, the only ultramarine available was the valuable substance made from real lapis lazuli, which we see in many works of art today. For example, many images of the Madonna were created with this color. The color was called ultramarine, which means "from beyond the sea."

It was also very expensive. For a time it was even more expensive than gold. But unlike all other blue pigments, which tend to fade in the light, it has lost none of its radiance to this day. Today, the blue pigment obtained from lapis lazuli is mainly used in restoration work and by collectors of historical paints.
At that time, however, ultramarine blue was not only valuable but so intense that it overshadowed all other colors.