**Lapis Lazuli Bracelet - Intense blue ** This exquisite Lapis Lazuli bracelet features approx. 20x6mm beads with deep blue hues and natural gold pyrite flecks, evoking the starry night sky. Known for its rich color and timeless allure, Lapis Lazuli has been treasured across cultures as a symbol of wisdom, power, and beauty. **Historical Significance:** Lapis Lazuli has been prized since ancient times, dating back over 6,000 years. The ancient Egyptians, including royalty such as Cleopatra, revered Lapis for its protective and spiritual properties, using it in amulets, jewelry, and as crushed powder for eye makeup. In Mesopotamia and Persia, it was a stone of kings and priests, symbolizing divine favor and protection. During the Renaissance, artists used Lapis Lazuli to create ultramarine paint, a rare and valuable blue pigment that signified heaven in many sacred artworks. **Healing Properties:** Often called the "Stone of Wisdom," Lapis Lazuli is believed to enhance self-awareness, promote mental clarity, and support truth and authenticity. It is associated with the third-eye and throat chakras, thought to deepen intuition and strengthen communication. **Stone Locality:** Sourced from Afghanistan, the world’s most renowned region for high-quality Lapis Lazuli, this bracelet combines timeless beauty with grounding energy—a meaningful addition to any collection and a wearable piece of history.