Lapis lazuli is an ancient gem, and as such, has a storied
history. Egyptian cultures made a practice of burying a lapis lazuli scarab
with their dead, and believed it to offer protection. The very earliest
cultures valued lapis lazuli more highly than gold. Greeks spoke of an ancient
sapphire which was included with gold, and this was unmistakably lapis. Some believed that dreaming of lapis
would foretell love that would be forever faithful.
When working or meditating with Lapis Lazuli, it can bring matters more clearly to the mind. It is one of the most powerful stones and should be used with care. Wearing a Lapis Lazuli ring can help you to become a channel. The ancient Egyptians used Lapis Lazuli as a symbol of Truth.
One of the few gemstones with vibrant ultramarine blue
With speck of pyrite(fool's gold) inside, it also attracts success and wealth to the wearer. Lapis can be costly depending on the brightness of the color and the amount of gold speck. The better ones are usually crafted into jewelleries.
Lapis is also the lucky gemstone for the lunar horoscope monkey in the year 2013 and represent the element water.
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