Pendant lapis lazuli drilled
Beautiful, genuine, handcrafted lapis lazuli, drilled
Beautiful, genuine lapis lazuli
Bore approx.: 3.5 mm
Very nice cooling shade of blue like the Atlantic Ocean. Usable on both sides. On the one hand 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.
A lot of knowledge about the stone of the pharaohs and kings, the lapis lazuli
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 6500 years. I have been studying this mysterious blue stone for about 25 years. In the meantime, many of these blue treasures have passed through my hands and given enthusiastic enthusiasts a sigh of relief.
It's just a blue one...
Well, not if you take a closer look. On the one hand one discovers the depths of the oceans "Atlantic Ocean" and on the other hand the sky or the galaxy, represented by the pyrite, the stars of the sky shining gold.
But stop! That is not all!
If you look deeper into this fantastic gem, you will even discover the image of the earth as seen from 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 in ancient times it was downright revered by the rulers of Egypt and was considered a status symbol.
It was dedicated to the wealthy people of the society of the time as a burial object.
Lucky beetles, so-called scarabs, were produced. Cleopatra, the then great ruler, used lapis lazuli pigment to further accentuate her feline eyes. She loved the lapis lazuli and turquoise dearly.
The great general Napoleon had this protective stone with him as a scarabaeus and recorded in his notes that it was thanks to him that he was not seriously injured.
Kaiser Wilhelm also owned a lapis lazuli. People attributed divine power, security and infinite love to the blue gemstone.
It was therefore 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: lazurite (blue), pyrite (gold), diopside, sodalite, hauyn, ankerite and hematite. Where is lapis lazuli found? There are find areas 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 heart attacks.
It ensures a pleasant sleep and restful nights. Putting the stone under the pillow clears the head for inspiration. Throughout history, lapis lazuli has become the 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 help with 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 outright choleric people calm down more quickly under the beneficial influence of lapis lazuli.
It is also said to balance gloom and melancholy, dissolve 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.
There he works the strongest, the 3rd eye chakra. The story People have always believed in the power of the stone and also called it the heavenly stone. He shall bring peace, wisdom and love.
Other cultures revered the gemstone as a friendship stone that boosts self-confidence, fosters interpersonal relationships, and helps cultivate genuine friendships.
The mining of lapis lazuli goes back to ancient times. Lapis lazuli has been mined in Afghanistan's Badakshan province 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, it was used to make signet rings and figurines. Many palaces and churches (Padua Chapel) were then decorated with lapis lazuli or its pigments. The cave paintings of Cappadocia are a legacy from ancient times.
The color has been referred to as "ultramarine", which interpretatively means "from across the sea". Well, it is a blue gemstone, one might say. In earlier times, lapis pigments were traded more expensively 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 for the world of art is immeasurable, because the ultramarine of the old masters is nothing more than real lapis lazuli. The marble-like gem is ground into a powder and stirred together with binding agents to create bright blue watercolours, tempera or oil paints.
Before 1834, when it was not possible to produce this color synthetically, the only ultramarine available was the precious substance of real lapis lazuli, which we see in many works of art today. Many pictures of the Madonna, for example, were created with this color. The color was called ultramarine. Which means "From beyond the sea high".
It was also very expensive. It even traded more expensively than gold for a while. But unlike all other blue pigments, which tend to fade in the light, it hasn't lost any of its radiance to this day.
Today, the blue pigment derived from lapis lazuli is mainly used in restoration work and by collectors of historical paint.
At that time, however, ultramarine blue was not only valuable, but so intense that it eclipsed all other colors.