Lapis Lazuli at night and the stars

.Lapis Lazuli is a natural, opaque, ultramarine blue fine stone.

Its use is very old, around 7,000 years old.

The main mines of Lapis lazuli are located in Afghanistan and Chile.

The value of Lapis Lazuli is determined based on its color and inclusions.

The intense midnight blue color dotted with golden pyrite sparkles, like a starry night, is the most valued.

Painters' Stone

.Reduced to a fine powder, it was used for a long time as a blue pigment in painting.

The true ultramarine pigment extracted from Lapis Lazuli is said to have been used in particular to paint the sky on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

.It was then more expensive than gold at certain times .

Meanings

.Lapis Lazuli symbolizes presence and charisma .

. This stone restores confidence and self-esteem .

.She thus allows you to assume your personality with pride .

Myths and legends

.During ancient Egypt Lapis Lazuli embodied divine strength , power and courage .

The Pharaohs attributed to the color blue the symbolism of immortality and infinity .

They decorated their funeral masks, jewelry and decorative objects with Lapis Lazuli.

.This stone was placed inside tombs, to protect the deceased and guide them in the beyond.