Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Meaning, Types, Benefits & Healing Properties

LAPIS LAZULI MEANING

The wonderful deep Blue Lapis Lazuli stone is a semi-precious gemstone that has been recording popularity since ancient times. An opaque royal dark gemstone makes it unforgettable with Golden and Brown flecks. The renowned stone signifies truth, inner awareness, and wisdom. The name Lapis is derived from Latin, in which Lapis means 'stone' and Lazuli is Medieval Latin word 'Lazulum' taken from the Arabic word Lazaward, meaning the Blue color of the stone. In Hindi, it is called Rajavarta (राजावर्त). The Blue Lapis Lazuli color that was known throughout the ages, was used to produce the ultramarine blue present in a lot of classical paintings, before the evolution of modern paint. Lapis Lazuli’s healing properties have been revered down the ages with remarkable Lapis Lazuli benefits. Natural Lapis Lazuli gemstone can be treated to make the Blue color uniform, make the gemstone durable, and for a smooth surface. 

This gemstone is a mineral of an Aluminium Silicate, with trace amounts of Calcite and Pyrite. It is 5 - 5.5 Mohs on hardness. It is majorly found in Afghanistan, with Chile, Canada, Russia, the USA, Argentina, and Pakistan being the other countries that produce Lapis Lazuli gem/Lapis Lazuli rock. Natural Lapis Lazuli is also known for its shine and it is still used as a polish for boxes, vases, and jewelry.

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HISTORY OF LAPIS LAZULI GEMSTONE

Raw Lapis Lazuli gemstone was historically discovered in Afghanistan and Kingdoms from Egypt to Siberia and even the Mughal Empire was very fond of the stone; it was a prized ingredient in many architecture and paintings, including the Taj Mahal. Till date, Lapiz Lazuli is held in high esteem in India. Lapiz Lazuli stone was one of the stones which adorned the Breastplate of the High Priest, Aron, as specified in the Book of Exodus. The ancient Egyptians believed that the Lapiz Lazuli gemstone had come from Heaven to give protection in the afterlife of a person. They made Lapiz Lazuli use in burial masks, for their totemic artifacts, God statues, and jewelry. Blue Lapis Lazuli’s use in ancient Egypt was also to use powdered raw Lapis Lazuli gem as Eye-shadow and as medicine. In Africa, Europe and Asia too, Raw Lapiz Lazuli gem was often placed in tombs alongside the body of the deceased loved one. 

In Egypt, Rome Lapis gem was also an item of ancient jewelry - Lapis Lazuli amulets, Blue Lapis stone pendants, Lapis Bracelets, lapis lazuli necklaces, and many other ornaments. Lapis stone benefits since olden time were said to be a protective stone, with protection from Heaven, as Lapis Lazuli gem was believed to a stone of Heaven. The Bible mentions Lapis stone as Sapphire.

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LAPIS LAZULI GEMSTONE JEWELRY

One of the chief Lapiz Lazuli uses down the ages and till date continues to be in making attractive Blue Lapiz Lazuli stone jewelry, which is worn either as an ornament or to garner the Lapis Lazuli benefits of Lapis Lazuli spiritual properties, Lapis Metaphysical properties, and Lapis Lazuli healing properties. It is important to mention that because of the Blue Lapis Lazuli color, this gemstone has a range of Men's jewelry too. So, smart raw Lapis Lazuli Ring men, men's Lapiz Lazuli bracelets are favored by men who wear it without hesitation and automatically get the lapis stone benefits that are Blue Lapis meaning. Besides this, the woman's options of the Royal Lapis Lazuli jewelry include Lapis Lazuli necklace, lapis lazuli Ring/Lapis Rings, Lapis Lazuli beads mala/necklaces, natural lapis lazuli bracelets, and raw lapis lazuli earrings.

ASTROLOGY BENEFITS OF LAPIS LAZULI GEMSTONE

In Vedic astrology, Lapis Lazuli gemstone is ruled by Jupiter. It is the largest planet and causes expansiveness of consciousness and gives Raj Yog (kingly luck and abundance). Jupiter is the Guru or teacher and is spiritually and astrologically very strong. If placed in the proper zodiac sign and house, it surely bestows you with tremendous wisdom, wealth, success, and fame. When placed in a malefic condition, it gives diseases, misfortune, enemies, and losses in career. To pacify the malefic effects of Jupiter, one may wear Lapis Lazuli healing crystals as jewelry, like, Bracelets, Rings, etc. 

Rudra Centre offers a large collection of untreated and unheated real and natural Lapis Lazuli gemstone jewelry which can be made into Lapis Lazuli Rings, Beads malas/ lapis lazuli necklaces, Bracelets, etc. Other raw Lapis Lazuli gemstone products available with us are Vastu products, like, Lapis Lazuli stone Pyramids, Shri Yantras, etc. Well, crafted raw Lapis Lazuli rock God idols, like, Lord Ganesha idol and other God idols are also available. For professional healers, our Lapis Lazuli healing sticks are effective Lapis Lazuli use and is an important tool for the healing properties. Buying its healing crystals products and jewelry from us online is guaranteed to be a good experience, with efficient and safe delivery at your doorstep.