Lapis Lazuli Bead Bracelet
Lapis lazuli is an intense blue semi-precious stone prized since ancient times for its beauty and spiritual properties.lapis lazuli bead bracelet It is associated with self-expression, inner peace and wisdom. It is believed to have a powerful effect on the Third Eye, increasing intuition and psychic awareness. It is also said to be a symbol of friendship, compassion and empathy.
It is believed that lapis lazuli can assist in finding the truth and bringing to light hidden knowledge.lapis lazuli bead bracelet The stone is also said to bring protection from negative energies. It is often worn to enhance meditation and spiritual awareness. It is thought to strengthen intuition and the Third Eye, increasing creativity, intelligence and spiritual guidance. It is a sacred stone of the Aztecs and Mayans.
The stone was first mined in the 7th century B.lapis lazuli bead bracelet C. in Afghanistan. It was then transported to Europe, where it was valued for its mystical properties and metaphysical abilities. It is also believed to be the source of ultramarine paint, used by Renaissance and Baroque artists.
Lapis lazuli was so highly valued that the stones were traded for other precious commodities such as gold, spices and perfumes. It is said that Cleopatra even used pulverized lapis lazuli as eyeshadow.
As a pigment, the stone was more valuable than agates, carnelians and emeralds and was even considered more valuable than diamonds at one point. It was used in paintings, jewelery, talismans and amulets. It was a sacred stone in the ancient world, representing the sky and heavens. It was used in pharaoh’s masks and was a favorite of Cleopatra for its intense blue color. It was also a favorite of the medieval artists, who made ultramarine paint from it.
In modern times, the mineral is still used in jewelry and as a pigment. It is also popular in sculptures, carvings and mosaics. It is considered a gemstone for the month of December, as it is associated with the sky and the afterlife.
This beaded bracelet features beautiful high quality lapis lazuli beads in varying shapes and sizes, paired with contrasting faceted Swarovski crystals and Sterling Silver crown details. The design is completed with a prominent oval Lapis Lazuli cabochon. This bracelet is hand-strung and knotted on a strong elastic covered in silk for easy wearing. It is approximately 7.2 inches long.
The natural stone beads used in this bracelet are not dyed and vary in shape, size, color and intensity. It comes with a Good Karma Product tag that includes information about the healing properties of the crystal and its metaphysical uses.
It is recommended to cleanse and charge your lapis lazuli beaded bracelet regularly for best results. This can be done by leaving it on a bed of amethyst or clear quartz for 24-48 hours, exposing it to sunlight or moonlight for a day or placing it on a selenite crystal. Alternatively, you can use other cleansing methods such as smudging with sage or burying the crystal in salt overnight.