Lapis Lazuli Lazurite – Deep Blue Pendant Stone

Product Description: Name of Stone: Lapis Lazuli or Lazurite (Blue) Colour Name: A mixture of rich light to deep blue, greenish-blue, violet-blue and golden Form: Pendant Material of ring/extra metal: Silver Origin Country: Afganistan, Egypt Importance: Ancient Egyptians obtained the material through trade with Mesopotamians, as part of Egypt–Mesopotamia relations. During the height of the Indus Valley Civilisation, approximately 2000 BCE, now known as Shortugai, was established near the lapis mines. Additional Info: In ancient Egypt, lapis lazuli was a favourite stone for amulets and ornaments such as scarabs. Lapis jewellery has been found at excavations of the Predynastic Egyptian…