Lapis Lazuli and Malachite Ring

Ring No. 14 crafted in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver with polished cabochon stones of Malachite and Lapis Lazuli, both triangular in shape and measuring 12 x 8 mm. The stones are set in a silver box.

Lapis lazuli:

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

Malachite:

The importation of this carbonate as a mineral is due to the high presence or abundance of copper within the gem. The name given to this mineral comes from the Greeks; their word referred solely to the color of the rock itself, not the gem. In the Middle Ages, malachite was believed to relieve menstrual pain and facilitate childbirth, which is why it is currently known as the midwife's stone.

Origin: Congo.

Properties: Promotes a sense of aesthetics, sensuality, beauty, friendship, and justice.

Sign: Sagittarius