Exceptional lapis lazuli necklace with silver pendant
Exceptional Lapis Lazuli Necklace with Silver Pendant ( 925 ) Sterling
Chain length with closure: 51.5 cm ( desired przzung possible, only shortening )
Pearl size approx. 16 x 26 mmm
Pendant with eyelet: 27 x 43 mm
A lot about lapis lazuli......
The name lapis lazuli is composed of the Persian word Azul = blue and the Latin word lapis = stone. Lapis lazuli is one of the oldest gemstones used.
It has been known for about 6500 years. I have been dealing with this mysterious blue stone for about 25 years. In the meantime, many of these blue treasures have wandered through my hands and have let enthusiastic enthusiasts breathe a sigh of relief.
It's just a "blue".....
Well, not if you take a closer look. On the one hand one discovers in it the depths of the oceans "Atlantic Ocean" and on the other hand the sky or the galaxy, through which pyrite, the gold shining celestial stars, represent.
But stop! That's not all!
If you look deeper into this fantastic gemstone, you will even discover the image of the earth from the point of view of the moon. I think an astronaut would be only too happy to confirm that.
But is it just a gem for astronauts and physicists?
It is also the stone of pharaohs and kings but not only. Times have changed, when at that time, in ancient times, he was literally revered by rulers of Egypt and was considered a status symbol.
It was dedicated as a grave goods to the wealthy people of the society of that time.
The Stone of Pharaohs and Kings
Lucky beetles, so-called scarabs, were produced. Cleopatra, the great ruler at the time, used lapis lazuli pigments to further enhance her feline eyes. She loved the lapis lazuli and turquoise dearly.
The great general Napoleon had this protective stone with him as Scarabaeus and recorded in his notes that it was thanks to him not to be seriously injured.
Kaiser Wilhelm also owned a lapis lazuli. People said that the blue gemstone had divine power, security and infinite love.
History of lapis lazuli
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 methamorphic rock. It consists of about 7 different minerals: lasurite (blue), pyrite (gold), diopside, sodalite, hauyn, ankerite and hematite. Where does lapis lazuli occur? There are localities in Chile, Canada, Russia, Burma, California, California and especially in Afghanistan.
There are very nice deposits in Afghanistan. Lapis lazuli has been mined in the Afghan province of Badakshan for over 6000 years. Effects of lapis lazuli on the body It is said to have special healing effects. It reduces deposits in the vessels, which also reduces the risk of strokes or infarctions.
It ensures a comfortable sleep and restful nights. If you put the stone under the pillow, the head is free for inspiration. Throughout history, lapis lazuli has become a stone of friendship and truth. It helps the owner to 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 inside. It has an antispasmodic effect on neuralgia and lowers high blood pressure. The lapis lazuli is also said to have a special effect on the psyche. Because it not only promotes intuition and strengthens the self-confidence of shy people, but even proven cholerics calm down faster under the beneficial influence of lapis lazuli.
In addition, it is said to balance melancholy 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 should relax and promote meditation. There it works the strongest, the 3rd eye chakra. History People have always believed in the power of the stone and also referred to it as the Stone of Heaven. He is to bring peace, wisdom and love. Other cultures revered the gemstone as a friendship stone that boosts self-confidence, fosters interpersonal relationships, and helps maintain genuine friendships. The mining of lapis lazuli goes back far into antiquity.
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 magic stone. When Alexander the Great brought it to Europe, signet rings and figures were made from it. Many palaces and churches (Chapel of Padua) were then decorated with lapis lazuli or their pigments.
The cave paintings of Cappadocia are a legacy from ancient times. The color was called "ultramarine", which interpretively means "from beyond the sea". Well, it's a blue gemstone, you might say. In earlier times, lapis pigments were traded more expensive than gold.
Even today, the stone is still very valuable. The most expensive blue ever! And what an incredible blue! The value of this stone for the world of art is immeasurable, because the ultramarine of the old masters is nothing more than real lapis lazuli. The marble-like gemstone is ground into powder and stirred together with binders to produce bright 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 of real lapis lazuli which we notice today in many works of art. With this color, for example, many pictures of the Madonna were created.
The color was called ultramarine. That means "from beyond the sea". It was also very expensive. It was even, for a while, traded more expensive than gold. But unlike all other blue pigments, which tend to pale in light, it has lost none of its radiance to this day. Nowadays, 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 eclipsed all other colors.