Lapis Lazuli Jewelry. Symbol of wisdom and truth, Lapis Lazuli is the birthstone for the ones born in December. Handcrafted in Santiago by expert artisans, our urban designs come from a three-generation family tradition of lapis lazuli jewelry.
If you love bold, blue jewelry, lapis lazuli pieces should make it to your jewelry collection. LAPIS LAZULI NECKLACE - Huge Blue Pendant and Large Olive-shaped Beads. The setting of lapis lazuli jewelry also adds to the overall cost of the stone.
Its name comes from the Latin word Lapis which means stone and lazuli which is known as an Arabic root of the word for blue..
Florentine Cross Summer Earrings, Garnet Blue Topaz, Pearls.
The use of lapis lazuli for art and jewelry probably originated in Afghanistan and spread to Asia, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Roman world. When set in gold or platinum and paired with other gemstones like diamonds or emeralds, lapis lazuli jewelry can cost thousands of dollars. Lapis Lazuli jewelry has been a staple of power since ancient Egypt, and for good reason.