Blue Lapis
2009
The Original Blue Gemstone
Think of a blue gemstone and you a saphire might be your first choice. While saphires might be coveted for fashion jewelry, few people know that one of the oldest gemstones to be used in different cultures is lapis lazuli. Its beautiful deep blue was prized by pharaohs in ancient Egypt and continues to be prized today. The finest specimens are lightly dusted with minute flecks of golden pyrite, which identify the stone as genuine.
The most beautiful lapis lazuli comes from Afghanistan, where the mines which are worked today might well have been in operation to get the stones for the pharaohs. Lapis has also been found in the Andes, and to some extent in Russia, Angola, Burma, Canada and in California and Colorado in the USA, but no stone from these places is the vibrant intense blue of that from Afghanistan.
The ancient Egyptians favored lapis lazuli for amulets and the Assyrians and Babylonians used it for seals. Egyptian ladies used powdered lapis as eye shadow and the Romans thought it a powerful aphrodisiac. Artists using blue colors in Medieval Illuminated manuscripts and Renaissance paintings found the ultramarine tempera paint derived from lapis lazuli to be very expensive. When oil paint was introduced during the Renaissance, artists found that the beautiful blue was diminished when mixed with oil, so the use of ultramarine declined. Most artists today use synthetic versions of blue colors, but there are a few pigment companies that still produce the genuine ultramarine.
Lapis lazuli can polished to make beautiful jewelry, and can be carved into figurines, statuettes and vases. Near the Euphrates River in the lower regions of Iraq, the ancient Sumerian tombs yielded thousands of carved artifacts of lapis lazuli, and in parts of Afghanistan, artisan craftsmen are still using this beautiful stone.
Studio Barse Blue Lapis Bronze Carved Ring
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Vtg Oval 8 Stone Lapis Lazuli & Sterling Silver Link Bracelet -Natural Deep Blue $125.00 |
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VINTAGE RICH BLUE LAPIS STONE ARTIST MADE ART MODERN STERLING SILVER RING 7 1/2 $1.25 |
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WONDERFUL VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BLUE DENIM LAPIS RING MEXICO SIGNED SZ 7-1/2 $24.00 |
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TAXCO MEXICAN MEXICO 925 STERLING SILVER BLUE LAPIS LAZULI CLIP BACK EARRINGS $75.00 |
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FABULOUS VINTAGE 950 SILVER BLUE LAPIS HEART DANGLING NECKLACE $19.99 |
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New 14k Gold Lapis Lazuli Ring Unisex size 6-1/2 Brand New too! No Reserve $89.00 |
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Antique Eastern Europe Silver Itaglio carved cross pendant blue Lapis $85.00 |
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VINTAGE DESIGNER COBALT BLUE LAPIS LAZULI EARRINGS BY GAY BOYER PIERCED $9.99 |
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vintage sterling silver adjustable Towle SPOON WRAP RING lapis blue stone size 6 $60.00 |
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Gorgeous Vintage Necklace W/Blue Lapis & Turquoise Stone & Silver Plated Heart $19.95 |
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Gorgeous Vintage Sterling Silver Fancy Blue Lapis Dangle Hook Earrings $24.95 |
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Antique Vintage Deco Square Cabochon Blue Lapis Lapiz Loose Stone #M23 $7.99 |
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Beautiful 14kt Yellow Gold 6ctw Natural Blue Lapis Lazuli Leverback Earrings $499.00 |
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Beautiful Vintage Sterling Silver & Blue Lapis w/ Gold Flecks Dangle Earrings $9.99 |
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STUNNING ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER AND BLUE LAPIS ? ART DECCO ? RING $4.99 |
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3 1/2" VTG CHIPITA JOAN EAGLE STERLING SILVER GOLD WASH BLUE LAPIS EARRINGS $83.99 |
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STUNNING Fancy Sterling Silver Blue Lapis Gemstone Hinged Pill Box Pendant $49.95 |
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Sarah Coventry Lapis Blue Stone Brooch $12.99 |
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ESTATE SALE--SIGNED ALVA DECO LOOK BROOCH PIN GOLD PLATED LAPIS BLUE STONES LQQK $9.99 |
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lapis blue coloured vintage costume necklace $4.74 |
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Vintage Sterling Silver - Blue Lapis Lazuli Inlaid Flower - Pendant XC791 $6.99 |
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Vintage 5 multi strand beaded necklace 24" lapis blue plastic $8.99 |
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Vintage Stunning Hard to Find Deeply Blue Lapis Lazuli 925 Silver Ring 7.5 NR $23.50 |
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VINTAGE LARGE BLUE LAPIS MARBLE BRACELET $9.99 |
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Victorian Blue Lapis? Stone Rhinestone Pin $39.99 |
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VINTAGE BLUE LAPIS STONE NUGGET NECKLACE LONG $9.99 |
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Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver & Blue Lapis Cuff Bracelet-14.2 gr-Nice! $30.00 |
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Blue Lapis Stone World Globe 14K gold 3D Charm Pendant $78.00 |
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VTG CHIPITA JOAN EAGLE DENIM & DARK BLUE LAPIS AB CRYSTAL BEAD STARS NECKLACE $123.99 |
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Vtg Sarah Coventry VICTORIA BLUE Pendant Necklace Lapis -3 + items ship free US $16.99 |
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RARE Sarah Coventry ANNIVERSARY RING Beautiful Lapis Blue-3+listingshipfreeUS $23.80 |
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Vintage brass Blue LAPIS glass FRINGE Festoon NECKLACE $26.00 |
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VINTAGE ART DECO FAUX LAPIS BLUE GLASS & SILVER TONE FILIGREE OLD NECKLACE $150.00 |
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LARGE VINTAGE STERLING SILVER LAPIS BLUE GEMSTONE LONG EARRINGS $225.00 |
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Designer SAJEN Sterling Silver 925 LAPIS BLUE TOPAZ Chunky Dimensional Ring Sz 9 $79.95 |
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Gorgeous Vintage 14k Gold Blue Enamel Diamonds Lapis Lazuli Ring $1,330.00 |
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Vintage Deep Blue Agate Lapis Lazuli Huge Filigree Earrings $9.00 |
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VINTAGE TURKOMAN HAND MADE BLUE LAPIS LAZULI SILVER PENDANT #1 $28.00 |
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Vintage Mexico .925 S.S.& Blue "Lapis Look" Glass Beads Ensemble, Exquisite! $150.00 |
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ESTATE STERLING OPAL BLUE LACE AGATE JADE LAPIS PENDANT WK QVC ITALY 925 CHAIN $30.08 |
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Xikar XI2 Cutter, Lapis Blue $28.95 Lapis Blue Lightweight Cutter Nylon Fiberglass Composite H&le... |
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Sterilite Large Ultra Caddy, 6-Pack ... |
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Xikar Xi2 Metallic Blue Cigar Cutter $26.95 The efficient design of this Xikar cigar cutter allows you to give your cigar a quick, clean cut every time you use it. Its stainless steel blades are enclosed in a durable metal body with a cool metallic blue finish. The blades are released from a spring loaded locking mechanism when you press the button on its front. Squeeze the blades closed to deliver a quick and clean cut to your cigar. Backe... |
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Sterilite 18201009 10-Gallon Tote Box Lapis, 9-Pack $69.99 ... |
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Sterilite 19451004 Latch Tote with Titanium Latches, Lapis, 4-Pack, 35-Gallon $96.51 ... |
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Sterilite 15841006 Large Ultra Caddy, 6-Pack, Lapis $39.97 ... |
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Essie resort collection-Lapis of Luxury # 717 $3.68 Essie Lapis Of Luxury # 717... |
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Lapis Lazuli Tumbled Stone Gemstone Crystal Healing Rock Wiccan Supplies $2.29 ... |
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Hugger Mugger Tapas Original Sticky Yoga Mat $37.98 The Original Tapas Mat with its stable,non&ndsh;slip surface provides you with all the comfort and security that most yogis need to meet their practice needs. We designed this mat to be lightweight approximately 2.3 pounds and durable. It offers insulation from cool floors and can be rolled or folded for use in poses. Emerald Green is darker,and Olive is lighter. We have Lapis Blue,ever popular pu... |
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David's Bridal 2-Inch Satin Ribbon Spools Style DB46, Lapis $22.00 With the creative power to turn a few flowers into a bouquet, a tiny box into a treasure, or an invitation into a pretty package, ribbons are a wedding planners best kept secret. Now you can easily do it all yourself with our beautifully coordinating satin ribbons in the seasons hottest hues. Versatile 2" wide double faced satin ribbon comes in a spool measuring 10 yards long, so you can cut to an... |
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Woodstock Lapis Chime $19.39 The royal blue stones contrast with the satin silver tubes - our Lapis Chime is a truly remarkable wind chime. The Lapis Chime is distinctive in that it's the only one of our Precious Stones collection with silver tubes (the others have bronze tubes). Faux lapis wind catcher. Lapis is the stone of truth and openness. Cherry wood. Size/Dimensions: Not Available Color/Finish: Multi-Color ColorMapping: Multi-Color |
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Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat Footmuff In Lapis Blue $69.99 Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat Footmuff In Lapis Blue |
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MINU Jewels Lapis Brass Earrings - Blie $80 MINU Jewels-Beautiful blue. Lapis and brass makes these earrings a must have. |
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Lapis Lazuli Bangle $1450 The rich, deep blue hues and exquisite gold of this elegantly crafted bangle create a simply stunning addition to any wardrobe: bohemian, classic, understated, edgy or otherwise 14k gold Bezel set, rose cut lapis lazuli square set in gold Lapis lazuli shape hinges and acts as the closure 7" circumference Lapis lazuli 3/4" across |
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MINU Jewels Lapis Blue Wrap - Blie $51.2 MINU Jewels-Beautiful bracelet that wraps to your wrist size. Lapis blue chalcedony gold vermeil wrap. Adj. Fits all sizes. |
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MINU Jewels Lapis Brass Necklace - Blie $130.4 MINU Jewels-Beautiful blue. Lapis and brass makes this striking necklace a must have. |
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Heart Pendant Carved out of Lapis Lazuli $11 Heart Pendant Carved out of Lapis Lazuli. Picture represents the typical lapis hearts that we have available. Brand: Almost Forever Jewelry Stone: Lapis Lazuli Stone Shape: Heart Stone Cut Quality: Good Color: Blue Gender: Women |
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Jumbo Rose Cut Lapis Necklace $1045 The elegant simplicity of this necklace allows its centerpiece - a large stunning deep blue piece of rose cut lapis lazuli - to get the attention it deserves. This gorgeous piece has all the makings of a coveted future heirloom 14k gold granda link chain Bezel set, rose cut lapis lazuli 18" chain Stone measures 3/4" across |
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Natural Stone Lapis Lazuli Barbell Tongue Ring $3.99 Natural Stone Lapis Lazuli Barbell Tongue Ring Blue Lapis natural stone barbell tongue ring. 14 gauge surgical steel barbell. Timeless natural stone tongue ring. Specifications: 14 Gauge (1.6mm), 5/8" (16mm), Natural Stone, 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel, 6mm Balls |
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CLOSEOUT!!! 2011 Maxi Cosi Rodi XR Booster Car Seat In Lapis Blue $169.99 CLOSEOUT!!! 2011 Maxi Cosi Rodi XR Booster Car Seat In Lapis Blue |
