Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli-Lajward: the world’s rarest semi-precious stone

The title of the rarest semi-precious stone in the world is rightfully claimed by Lapis lazuli /Lajward. The stone is unique for it has typical dark blue streaks that make it the most extraordinary stone and most popular since time immemorial. Prior to the invention of modern paints and colors, lapis lazuli was used in the classical paintings. Its ultramarine blue color can be found in enormous classical paintings of previous decades. Due to its shining property, Lapis lazuli/Lajward is used for polishing boxes, jewelry, vases and other ornamentals.

History

Men already knew lapis lazuli way back 6,500 years ago. Ancient civilizations in China, Egypt, Greece, Mesopotamia and Rome treasured the gem for its exquisite & vivid color and valued it just like blue gem sapphire and turquoise. Men looking for wealth found their way to Badakshan, a forbidden and deadly wasteland located in Afghanistan to seek for lapis lazuli. As far back as 700 BC, a country known as Bactria found the value of lapis mines and is still producing today. Merchants in their caravans carried their valuable cargoes across Bactria towards ancient Greece, Indians, Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and Persians that were great cities during those times. Fashioned to show off its rich, dark color, lapis has many uses not only in jewelry but it cut into beads, cabochons, inlays, and tablets. Lapis lazuli is also a popular carving material. Lapis is also made as practical objects, like amulets, bowls, dagger handles, game boards, hair combs and ornaments.

Healing powers

Lapis Lazuli healing powers made the stones much in demand. Its healing properties emanates from tiny waves of energy coming from the earth. The medicinal properties of the stone are extended to healing types of infections and septic areas by simply applying gentle strokes using the stone. It heals many types of skin rashes and insect bites as well as other forms of infection. The stone is especially beneficial to women having problems or irregularities in there skeletal system. Lapis Lazuli invigorates the immune system, serves as blood purifier, reduces blood pressure, cools and soothes inflamed areas. It heals insomnia and vertigo, and overcomes depression. Lapis Lazuli also benefits the nervous and respiratory systems and looks after the health conditions of the throat, thyroid and vocal chords as well as cleanses bone marrow, organs and thymus. Purchase a lapis lazuli gemstone and be the recipient of its many benefits like living peaceful and positive existence. Worn as bracelet, necklace or ring, it gives you peace of mind and assists you make the right judgment. You can also place any Feng-Shui plant inside your home to bring wealth and prosperity. If you have decided to take a spiritual journey for enlightenment, use a lapis lazuli to guide your footsteps. Use this pretty gemstone in the form of a pendant or a ring; a lapis lazuli ring must be worn on the middle finger for more benefits. You will become a better person as the power of the ring will develop your intuition and provide better channels of psychic energies. The aura positivity plus the power of lapis lazuli gemstone will increase your understanding of the value of truth.