Lapis Lazuli Pendant, Lajward Stone Locket, Lajward Necklace

Lapis Lazuli Pendant/Deep Blue Stone Locket (लापीस लाजुली पेंडेंट) : Deep Blue Stone Locket is a deep blue opaque pendant, used in antiquity and continuously used throughout the generations. It still continues to be popular today, and remains one of the most important opaque gemstones. The Pendant is chiefly composed of the mineral Lazurite, with additional other minerals including white Calcite and sparkling specks of Pyrite.- Deep Blue Stone Locket

Lapis Lazuli Pendant is often called Lapis for short. In fact, the shorthand name “Lapis” is actually used more often to describe this bracelet than the full term “Lapis Lazuli“. Deep Blue Stone Locket is rarely without any of the white Calcite present. Embedded Pyrite crystals within most Lapis Lazuli add to the sparkle and naturalness of this pendant, and when evenly distributed in a small amount makes it more desirable. A deeper blue colour makes this pendant more valuable, as well as a minimal amount of spotting or streaks of white Calcite.

Lapis Lazuli Pendant is a sensitive pendant, and can be chipped or cracked easily when banged. It is also relatively soft so care should be exercised to prevent it from getting scratched. It is also slightly porous and should be protected from chemicals and cleaning solvents.

This historical pendant has a name closely associated with its intense colour. Its name was derived from the Latin word ‘lapis‘ meaning ‘stone‘, and from the Arabic and Persian word ‘Lazaward‘. ‘Lazaward” was the Persian name for lapis stone, as well as the name of its mining location. In other parts of the world, words for ‘blue’ were named after the color of lapis, including the English word ‘Azure‘; Italian ‘Azzurro‘; Polish ‘azure’; Spanish ‘azur’ and Romanian ‘Azuriu‘. Today, Lapis Lazuli Pendant is still considered to be one of the most important opaque blue gemstones available.

Deep Blue Stone Locket is a rarest semi-precious stones in all of gemmology. It’s unforgettable because of its typical shade of dark blue: a colour that was so famous throughout the ages that before the evolution of modern paint, this stone was used to produce the ultramarine blue present in a lot of classical paintings. It basically consists of an aluminium silicate, with trace amounts of calcite and pyrite.

Lapis Lazuli Pendant was historically discovered in Afghanistan and kingdoms from Egypt to Siberia and even the Mughal Empire was very fond of the stone; it was a prized ingredient of a lot of architecture and paintings, including the Taj Mahal. It was also an item of ancient jewellery – amulets, pendants and many other ornaments.

Lapis Lazuli Pendant is also known for its shine, and is still used as a polish for boxes, vases and jewellery. Other interesting uses of ancient times were as eyeshade by women and even as inscriptions for famous texts on Gemstones.

Lapis Lazuli Pendant Benefits And Properties:

Lapis Lazuli Pendant is associated with the alignment of the planet Saturn – the embodiment of kingly abundance and prosperity in Indian mythology. When worn as a stone, ring, pendant or bracelet, the Pendant helps provide calm and good judgment. People who are usually aggressive and prone to make numerous errors in common judgement should wear the Lapis Lazuli Pendant. It helps reduce insecurity and a fear of failure. It’s beneficial to the eyes and vocal chords.

Lapis Lazuli Pendant Details:

Material: Stone
Metal: Stainless Steel
Pendant Type: Gemstone Pendant
Size: 1.5 x 1 x 1 cm
Weight: 4 gm Approx.
Gender: Unisex
Shape/pattern: Irregular
Color: Blue
Shipping: Within 4-5 Days in India