Lapis Lazuli Natural Afghanistan - VERY RARE - Connects Us with the Divine and the Celestial - - Necklace
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Description from the seller
Exclusive collar made of polished cubic pieces composed of:
Natural lapis lazuli from Afghanistan: 132 cm in length - VERY LONG
The necklace is hand-woven professionally. The high-quality thread is a silk/cotton blend with a knot on each lapis lazuli piece. The large clasp is made of 925 silver plated with gold.
Lapis lazuli, with its intense blue color and golden veins, has been associated with the divine and the celestial in both Christianity and other ancient cultures. In Christianity, it is linked to the Virgin Mary and divine wisdom, while in other traditions it is related to protection, truth, and connection with the spiritual.
Virgin Mary
Lapis lazuli was considered the stone of the Virgin Mary in early Christian tradition, possibly because of its deep blue color that evoked the Virgin's cloak.
Divine Wisdom
In the Old Testament, lapis lazuli is mentioned as one of the precious stones on the breastplate of the high priest, symbolizing divine wisdom.
Sky and the Celestial
Its deep blue color with golden inclusions is often associated with the starry night sky, connecting it to the divine and the celestial.
Natural Afghan Lapis Lazuli mineral - VERY RARE
Bead shape: rectangular with polished corners - very special
Necklace length: 132 cm - very long
Piece size: 9/8 mm
925 silver clasp, gold plated - marked '925' - large and solid
Handcrafted collar professionally made with a knot in each piece.
Gift box and protective bag
The exhibitor bust measures 22 cm in circumference (not auctioned).
The photos are part of the description.
Lapis lazuli brings peace, calm, and serenity. Additionally, it wards off stress from the body; harmonizes your mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical levels. It is responsible for providing greater clarity and self-awareness. It gives strength to emotions and thoughts.
Characteristics of the lapis lazuli stone
It is considered a semi-precious stone.
Its deep blue color is compared to the night sky. It also has golden and white splashes.
They are mostly rounded in shape; however, they do not have a specific shape.
Its composition is based on calcium silicate, which gives it its characteristic blue color; calcite and wollastonite give it a grayish or whitish tone; and pyrite adds golden hues.
It is a gemstone so hard that it measures 5.5 degrees on the Mohs scale.
But it can dissolve if it is exposed to water for a long time.
Spiritually, it is a very powerful stone.
Properties and benefits of lapis lazuli
Regarding the properties of lapis lazuli and its functions, we find that it helps to balance the body's main chakras.
It has the ability to enhance dreams and physical abilities.
It brings peace, calm, and serenity, releasing stress from the body.
Harmonizes the mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical levels.
It is responsible for providing greater clarity and self-awareness in people.
Properties for the Body
Allows the development of knowledge, opening the mind and attracting wisdom.
It sheds the body's insecurities, allowing for greater communication.
Clear away the negative thoughts that burden us, while attracting the positive ones.
Brings peace when solving problems.
It broadens the person's perspectives.
Allow our spirit to rise during meditation.
Physical traumas are relieved with this stone.
Vertigo decreases.
Shipped in a gift box with a protective bag and beautifully packaged.
Exclusive collar made of polished cubic pieces composed of:
Natural lapis lazuli from Afghanistan: 132 cm in length - VERY LONG
The necklace is hand-woven professionally. The high-quality thread is a silk/cotton blend with a knot on each lapis lazuli piece. The large clasp is made of 925 silver plated with gold.
Lapis lazuli, with its intense blue color and golden veins, has been associated with the divine and the celestial in both Christianity and other ancient cultures. In Christianity, it is linked to the Virgin Mary and divine wisdom, while in other traditions it is related to protection, truth, and connection with the spiritual.
Virgin Mary
Lapis lazuli was considered the stone of the Virgin Mary in early Christian tradition, possibly because of its deep blue color that evoked the Virgin's cloak.
Divine Wisdom
In the Old Testament, lapis lazuli is mentioned as one of the precious stones on the breastplate of the high priest, symbolizing divine wisdom.
Sky and the Celestial
Its deep blue color with golden inclusions is often associated with the starry night sky, connecting it to the divine and the celestial.
Natural Afghan Lapis Lazuli mineral - VERY RARE
Bead shape: rectangular with polished corners - very special
Necklace length: 132 cm - very long
Piece size: 9/8 mm
925 silver clasp, gold plated - marked '925' - large and solid
Handcrafted collar professionally made with a knot in each piece.
Gift box and protective bag
The exhibitor bust measures 22 cm in circumference (not auctioned).
The photos are part of the description.
Lapis lazuli brings peace, calm, and serenity. Additionally, it wards off stress from the body; harmonizes your mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical levels. It is responsible for providing greater clarity and self-awareness. It gives strength to emotions and thoughts.
Characteristics of the lapis lazuli stone
It is considered a semi-precious stone.
Its deep blue color is compared to the night sky. It also has golden and white splashes.
They are mostly rounded in shape; however, they do not have a specific shape.
Its composition is based on calcium silicate, which gives it its characteristic blue color; calcite and wollastonite give it a grayish or whitish tone; and pyrite adds golden hues.
It is a gemstone so hard that it measures 5.5 degrees on the Mohs scale.
But it can dissolve if it is exposed to water for a long time.
Spiritually, it is a very powerful stone.
Properties and benefits of lapis lazuli
Regarding the properties of lapis lazuli and its functions, we find that it helps to balance the body's main chakras.
It has the ability to enhance dreams and physical abilities.
It brings peace, calm, and serenity, releasing stress from the body.
Harmonizes the mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical levels.
It is responsible for providing greater clarity and self-awareness in people.
Properties for the Body
Allows the development of knowledge, opening the mind and attracting wisdom.
It sheds the body's insecurities, allowing for greater communication.
Clear away the negative thoughts that burden us, while attracting the positive ones.
Brings peace when solving problems.
It broadens the person's perspectives.
Allow our spirit to rise during meditation.
Physical traumas are relieved with this stone.
Vertigo decreases.
Shipped in a gift box with a protective bag and beautifully packaged.
Details
Era
After 2000
Laboratory Report
No laboratory report
Metal
Lapis Lazuli Natural Afghanistan - VERY RARE - Connects Us with the Divine and the Celestial -
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
138 g
Condition
New
Gender
Women
Country of Origin
Afghanistan
Length
132 cm
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
