One of our favorite gemstones to work with is Lapis Lazuli. Its deep celestial blues are just so captivating, alluring, mesmerizing.

Egyptians, especially during the time of Tutankhamun used it in jewelry, inlay work, and even cosmetics—ground into powder for eye shadow.

Lapis wasn’t just a material good - it was a symbol of royalty like gold. It also was valued for its spiritual power.

Sourced mostly in Northeastern Afghanistan, the Sar-E-Sang mine has been continuously operating since 7000 BCE. Rugged and remote, traders carried Lapis via camels and on the backs of humans west through Mesopotamia, Persia (Iran), Syria and south into India and China. Because it was so difficult to acquire, Lapis became a status symbol across empires.

How to Spot Good Lapis:

The best Lapis has golden flecks (pyrite) that sparkle in the blue stone. Lower quality Lapis has white spots (calcite) that make the blue less rich.

Our Lapis Pieces:

Because of the current situation with Taliban rule in Afghanistan, we only use old stock Lapis from trusted dealers. Visit our Lyric Shop to see our Lapis creations—with more coming soon!