Lapis Lazuli Pendant

This 61 x 50 mm pendant is crafted from high-purity 950 silver and features a large, polished, oval-cut cabochon of lapis lazuli from Afghanistan. The lapis lazuli is distinguished by its intense blue color and pyrite inclusions, which lend it a unique golden sheen. The design is complemented by silver trim that enhances its significance.

The term lapis lazuli comes from the Latin word "lapis," meaning stone, and "lazuli," an Arabic word (allazjward) meaning paradise, sky, or simply blue. In the Middle Ages, it was also used as a dye for ultramarine. It was ground into powder to produce the intense blue color, and Leonardo da Vinci, Albrecht Dürer, and Fra Angelico all referred to it as blue gold, as it commanded a similar price.

Origin: Afghanistan.

Properties: Promotes integrity, dignity, sociability, and friendship.

Zodiac sign: Libra