Lapis Lazuli Pendant

This 42 x 19 mm pendant is crafted from high-purity 950 silver and features a beautiful lapis lazuli cabochon from Afghanistan, cut into an oval shape measuring 28 x 18 mm. The design is simple, framing the stone within a silver setting, protecting and adding elegance to this delicate piece of jewelry.

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