Gemstone Guide

Lapis lazuli - The September Birthstone

by A MITRUKA on May 08, 2023

Lapis lazuli - The September Birthstone - Inspiring Jewellery

LAPIS LAZULI

ORIGIN

Lapis lazul stone was found in mines in northeast Afghanistan around 7000 years ago. In addition, objects made from lapis lazuli have been discovered in the oldest known Indus Valley civilization site, dating back to 7570 BC.

Lapis lazuli is mined in Afghanistan, Chile, Siberia, the United States, and Myanmar. Afghanistan is known for high-quality lapis lazuli and has been a source for over 6,500 years. In addition, the gemstone was prized by many ancient civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greece, and Rome.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES

  • In new age crystal healing, lapis lazuli is a stone that helps a lot with the mental and spiritual state of someone and makes them more powerful in these categories. This may be why she has such a strong mind, as in manipulating her mirror so strongly and well, and her dominance in Malachite.
  • Lapis lazuli has been linked with qualities such as strength, courage, royalty, wisdom, intellect, and truth for a long time.
  • It was worn to ward off evil. In ancient Egypt, it was believed to enhance eyesight when powdered and applied around the eyes. It's also known as the Wisdom Stone and was highly valued in ancient Egypt. Michelangelo even used it to paint the Sistine Chapel.

 

HEALING PROPERTIES/BENEFITS

Here are some points on the healing properties of Lapis Lazuli:

  • Lapis Lazuli cleanses the throat and third eye chakras and can be used to protect against psychic attacks.
  • It is associated with wisdom and communication and can help connect you to clarity, integrity, and intuition.
  • Wearing Lapis Lazuli can guide you against psychic attacks, release stress, and bring deep peace.
  • It is believed to increase creativity, objectivity, and clarity in one's life.
  • Lapis Lazuli can aid in bonding relationships and expressing feelings and emotions.

 

When you put on lapis lazuli to attract fortune and good luck, it stands for good luck. So anyone wearing this stone will be inspired by energies that can turn all negative energies and thoughts into positive and constructive ones.

Physical Healing Properties

  • Helps with depression and insomnia
  • Soothes throat and thyroid issues

 

BIRTHSTONE

Lapis Lazuli is a birthstone of those people who were born in September. In Vedic astrology, it is a stone of the planet Saturn. Therefore, you can get the promising effect of Saturn after wearing this stone. Lapis lazuli is the stone of the Sagittarius zodiac.

Lapis lazuli is the stone of the Sagittarius zodiac. Lapis lazuli has an opaque light of deep royal blue, symbolizing the heavens' vastness.

 

LAPIS LAZULI JEWELLERY

Lapis lazuli is a stunning blue gemstone that has been used in jewelry for thousands of years. It has a deep blue color with flecks of white, gold, or pyrite, and is often polished to a high shine. Lapis lazuli is often used in both modern and traditional jewelry designs and can be found in a variety of pieces including rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more.

Today, lapis lazuli remains a popular choice for jewelry designers due to its rich color and natural beauty. It can be set in a variety of metals, including silver, gold, and platinum, and can be paired with other gemstones to create stunning and unique pieces.

GIFT GUIDE

Considering its rarity, beautiful color, and its universal appeal, it can be a perfect jewelry gift for her, a birthday gift, a Christmas gift, Valentine’s gift, or a gift for mom or friend.

Lapis Lazuli is a unique gemstone with a rich history that continues to impress even today. It is considered a divine gift from the gods and brings a "wow" factor to any occasion.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Caring for Lapis Lazuli:

  • Keep the stone cleansed and charged to maintain its healing powers.
  • Use warm soapy water to clean the gemstone, but avoid using too hot water.
  •  To remove the soap, rinse with water and dry thoroughly with something soft.

 

Charging Lapis Lazuli:

  • Leave the stone overnight in a bowl with tumbled Hematite to absorb its energy and recharge it.
  • As a water stone, lapis lazuli can benefit from water exposure to revitalize its energy.

 

Using Lapis Lazuli:

  • Lapis Lazuli is excellent for meditation rooms as it can enhance awareness, self-knowledge, and intuition.
  • While cleaning undyed lapis with lukewarm soapy water is safe, dyed materials should be tested for their reaction to water before washing.

 

QUALITY

High-quality lapis lazuli should have an ultramarine color that often appears to have depth. True lapis will also contain iron pyrites resembling gold dust within the stone. These will shine in the sunlight and are a good indicator of the stone's validity.

Lapis lazuli comes in shades of blue and green and is highly saturated with color. The best quality lapis lazuli has no visible calcite but may have gold-colored pyrite flecks.

Genuine lapis lazuli is a rock, not a mineral. It comprises three main minerals: lazurite, calcite, and pyrite. In contrast, fake lapis lazuli typically has one blue phase. It looks too uniform and smooth, indicating it is not real.

 

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