Lapis Lazuli, Faceted Half Moon Shape Beads, Graduated Sizes on Knotted 19" Strands
SKU: ASG-188
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$60.00
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Description
- Faceted half moon shape beads, graduated from 27 to 45mm long on 19" strands
- Wear as is or break these strands up to make many new necklaces...
- For many other lapis lazuli beads see the Gemstone Collection
- Lapis gets its name from Arabic and Latin for “blue stone”
- Afghanistan has long been a great source of lapis, which nomadic jewelers used along with the more traditional carnelian.
- Beloved from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to Greece and Rome, Lapis was used it as a reward for bravery. It was also considered to be a stone of royalty in ancient Sumer, China, and later in Russia as well as other European countries.
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It’s the birthstone for Virgo and December
- Metaphysical: Lapis is known as the stone for spiritual seekers, and students.
- Buddhists recommend Lapis for fostering inner peace and freedom from negative thoughts. For both its color and its energy, Lapis is one of my personal favorites and I like to use it with my Turkoman beads and pendants