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What are Lapis Lazuli?
What exactly are Lapis Lazuli?
The definition of a Lapis Lazuli is as follows:
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In translation the term lapis lazuli means “stone of Lazvard” from
Lapis the Latin word for 'stone' and Lazuli from the name of a place
where the gemstone was originally mined
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It is an azure blue semiprecious stone
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The source of the pigment ultramarine, Lapis lazuli is not a mineral
but a rock colored by lazurite
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Highly associated and used in
Ancient Egyptian
Jewelry most popularly in scarab amulets
The Colors of Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli come in a wide range of natural blue colors and shades.
Color is mainly caused by the gemstone's selective
absorption of certain wavelengths of light called the
body color. In gemstones, color consists of three
components:
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Hue - the first impression of the color
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Tone - the lightness or darkness of color ranging from light to
medium to dark
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Saturation - the intensity of a gemstone's color which is
measured from dull to strong to vivid
Birthstone Facts and
Information about Lapis Lazuli
The following list provides
Birthstone facts and information about this gemstone:
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It is an alternate birthstone of the month of January
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Wedding anniversary gemstone for the 7th and 9th
year of marriage
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Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
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Capricorn dates: December 22 - January 20
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Capricorn - The Tenth Sign of the Zodiac: The sign
of the Goat
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Ruling Planet of Capricorn: Saturn
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Alternate Birthstones of Capricorn: Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, Blue
Topaz and Garnet
History, Significance and Properties of Lapis Lazuli
It was very popular with the Egyptians, several of their Talismans being
made of this gem, particularly the Eye and Heart. On account of its
beautiful deep blue colour it has always been dedicated to Venus, and in
Christian religions is regarded as the stone of the Virgin Mary. It was
freely used by the Greeks and Romans both for ornamental purposes and
for the cure of Apoplexy, Epilepsy, diseases of the Spleen, and all skin
ailments and blood disorders. Also a necklace of Lapis Lazuli beads was
considered beneficial to inspire courage in timid children, cure
depression, whilst it strengthened the affections, ensured fidelity in
friends and brought success in love.
Lapis Lazuli Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli jewelry is extremely popular especially for
those nearest and dearest. All
different types of jewelry containing Lapis Lazuli are available including:
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Lapis Lazuli rings
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Lapis Lazuli bracelets
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Lapis Lazuli pendants
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Lapis Lazuli earrings
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Lapis Lazuli necklaces
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Birthstones &
Jewelry Insurance
Your home insurance policy may not fully cover you for birthstone
jewelry insurance, engagement ring insurance or wedding ring insurance.
Your home insurance policy probably covers jewelry theft, but not loss
that occurs for other reasons. A typical home insurance policy will only
usually pay a maximum of $1,000 for jewelry theft. Obtain a Jewelry
Insurance quote from the Chubb group of jewelry insurance.
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