Gemstone Pendants, Natural, Lapis Lazuli, (Dyed), With Golden Plated Brass Edge And Loop, Horse Eye, 25mm
Gemstone Pendants, Natural, Lapis Lazuli, (Dyed), With Golden Plated Brass Edge And Loop, Horse Eye, 25mm
This Fine-quality Natural (Dyed) Lapis Lazuli Horse Eye shaped Gemstone Pendant is set in a backless Golden Plated Brass Setting with Loop, for easily adding this highly sought-after gemstone to jewelry designs.
Natural Lapis Lazuli has a fine, deep blue color with some pyrite and calcite inclusions.
Lapis Lazuli is an intensely blue stone made of a deep blue Lazurite, cloudy white calcite, sparkly pyrite and other minerals. This beautiful mixture of textures gives Lapis Lazuli its characteristic look.
Lapis Lazuli is found with limestone or as separate boulders. Stones from what is now modern Afghanistan and Pakistan are still considered to be of the best quality. Argentina also produces a premium deep blue variety.
The Sumerians believed that the spirit of their gods lived within the stone, while the ancient Egyptians saw it as a symbol of the night sky. Since the earliest of times, Lapis Lazuli has been associated with strength and courage, royalty and wisdom, intellect and truth.
From antiquity, Lapis Lazuli has been worn in the belief that it will ward off evil. In ancient Egypt, it was powdered and worn about the eyes to improve eyesight. Today, it is considered by some to be an aid to balancing the brow chakra (which influences vision and hearing).
Lapis Lazuli sits in the middle of the Mohs Hardness Scale, making it harder than a range of other popular stones, yet softer than many transparent faceted gems. Lapis is sensitive to pressure, heat and (with its calcite content) household cleaners and abrasives. Lapis Lazuli should not be placed in direct sunlight for longer periods of time as the sun can cause the color of the stone to fade.
Even though Lapis Lazuli can go in water, it is not recommended to leave the stone in water for extended periods of time due to its porous nature. Clean Lapis with lukewarm soapy water; test dyed materials to see how they react to water before cleaning. Wipe them with a soft cloth and store dry, in a separate bag or box where it can neither scratch nor be scratched by other jewelry. Avoid ultrasound and steam cleaners!
**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. Beaded Creations® does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements.
- Mohs Hardness: 5 to 6
- Length: 25mm
- Width: 14mm
- Loop: 2mm
- Thickness: 5.5mm
- Material: Natural (Dyed) Lapis Lazuli, Brass
- Metal Color: Golden
- Origin: Afghanistan
- SOLD INDIVIDUALLY
| Size |
25mm |
|---|---|
| Color |
Blue/Gold |
| Quantity |
Sold Individually |
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