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Lapis lazuli bracelet for wisdom, handcrafted in Pointe aux Sables
Lapis Lazuli
The ancient Mesopotamian stone of universal truth and sovereign power.
Physical Characteristics
Associations
Healing Properties
- Universal truth
- Intellectual capability
- Inner vision
- Sovereign power
- Honest communication
- Spiritual enlightenment
Colour
About this Lapis Lazuli bracelet
Highly prized in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, lapis lazuli was traditionally carved into sacred scarabs and utilised in royal burial masks to represent the celestial heavens. During the Renaissance, it was ground to create the precious ultramarine pigment used by master painters. In traditional practices, this rich historical association with the divine translates into a stone of profound inner wisdom. It is historically believed to stimulate the third eye chakra, expanding intellectual capability and fostering a deep desire for universal truth.
We frequently prepare these vibrant pieces for academics finalising their research at Réduit and mature seekers in Tamarin deepening their personal spiritual practices. Strung with precision on reliable stretch elastic at our Pointe aux Sables atelier, the bracelet transitions effortlessly between quiet study and professional environments. The deep blue beads, flecked with golden citrine, serve as a daily touchstone, reminding the wearer to look beyond the surface and approach life's challenges with considered, intellectual grace.
History
Lapis lazuli has been mined in the Badakhshan province of modern-day Afghanistan for over six thousand years. It was highly prized in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, where it was traditionally carved into sacred scarabs and inlaid into the burial mask of Tutankhamun to represent the night sky. During the Renaissance, it was ground down to create the expensive ultramarine pigment used by master painters. The name combines the Latin 'lapis', meaning stone, and the Persian 'lazhuward', meaning blue.