Lapis lazuli is a beautiful opaque stone ranging in color from a deep blue to denim. Lapis lazuli can be made of several minerals besides lazurite, namely sodalite, hauyne, calcite (white streaks), and pyrite (metallic streaks or flecks). Stones that are deep blue with small patches of pyrite and calcite are considered the most valuable. The ancients believed that divine favor and success came to those wearing lapis. It was largely reserved for royalty. Claims to origins of lapis lazuli range from Afghanistan and ancient Babylon to Peru and the Inca civilization. Regardless, those who wore lapis claimed that "power amulets" were formed when this beautiful stone was shaped into the form of an eye and ornamented with gold.

All of our jewelry is hand crafted from genuine stones and real sterling silver. We here at El Paso Saddleblanket have been wholesaling quality southwest products since 1970. We do trades and business with businesses and artisans all over the southwest and world to bring the finest southwest products at the best value to the market. Due to the wholesale volume and world wide nature of our company we are able to carry genuine southwest jewelry and textiles from all over the world at the best prices around. All products subject to prior sale.

SKU JWE26

$30.00