Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Necklace with Egyptian Lapis Lazuli, green stone and coral beads. The histo beads are restrung with modern materials and a contemporary leaf shaped Lapis Lazuli amulet. Total length: ± 44 cm Amulet bead: ± 12,8 mm maximum Condition: good solid condition and wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for every item with a hammer price of € 100 or more. CORAL Due to its comparative rarity, coral is likely to have been prized by the ancient Egyptians. The ownership of such items also implied wealth and status for the wearer. Ancient Egyptians used coral pieces in tombs as protection against evil spirits in the afterworld, as they believed it contains a drop of divine blood. The Romans hung branches of coral around the necks of their children to protect them from danger. In general, coral is a symbol of modesty, wisdom, happiness and immortality. It is believed it can help with spasms of intestines, sleeplessness, and bladder stones; and to be helpful in reducing stress, fears, depression and nightmares. LAPIS LAZULI Lapis Lazuli was associated with strength, courage, royalty, wisdom and truth. The dark blue colour reminded the Egyptian of the night skies and the gold pyrite flecks as the stars. It was favoured by the Egyptian pharaohs and was famously used in the burial mask of King Tutankhamun.