Raw lapis lazuli stone
CHF 69
Lapis lazuli
Rough stones are unpolished, unprocessed minerals. They are authentic and full of character.
Sold individually.
3 in stock
- Lapis lazuli is a fairly soft stone; please store it separately in a thick pouch. We recommend that you remove your jewellery before taking part in any physical activity
- It must not get wet due to its porosity and composition. It is best to clean it with a dry cloth or a slightly damp one
- Avoid contact with corrosive products, such as detergents and other household products, which could damage it
- Apply your cosmetics (perfume, creams) before putting on your gemstone
- Store your jewellery in a dry place, away from light and heat
- There are several ways to cleanse your stones; click here: caring for and cleansing semi-precious stones
Standard delivery or recorded delivery.
Click & Collect
Available within 1 to 2 working days.
- Cornavin Shop
- Balexert Shop
Delivery within Europe
CHF 10.- for delivery within Europe, excluding Switzerland.
For further information, please see our terms and conditions for delivery terms.
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Return period: 14 days.
Product information
| Dimensions | 7–9 cm |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Communication, Intuition, Wisdom |
Description
Raw lapis lazuli:
Sold individually.
Raw stones:
Each rough stone is a unique piece of the Earth, retaining its natural beauty, ready to be discovered.
Raw stones are unpolished, unprocessed minerals. They are authentic and full of character.
They come in a variety of shapes, colours and textures and reflect the Earth’s geological diversity. These mineral treasures are extracted from natural deposits around the world.
Whether for meditation, home décor or to expand your mineral collection, you’re sure to find something to your liking in our online shop.
Lapis lazuli:
From the Latin ‘Lapis’, meaning stone, and ‘Lazuli’: like the colour azure, borrowed from the Persian ‘Lāžward’. Lapis lazuli was known as sapphire until the Middle Ages because of its colour.
It is composed of lazurite, which gives it its intense blue colour, as well as calcite and pyrite.
It is regarded as a symbol of divinity and has adorned religious artefacts, temples and sculptures since ancient Egypt.
Lapis lazuli is also ground into a powder and applied as eye shadow or used as a pigment to create ultramarine blue, as in Vermeer’s painting ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’.
Afghanistan is renowned for producing some of the finest specimens of lapis lazuli.
The main deposits of lapis lazuli are found in Afghanistan, Chile, Russia, Pakistan and Tajikistan.
