{"id":2967,"date":"2021-07-08T12:10:24","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T16:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fsilverman.com\/?p=2967"},"modified":"2023-09-26T13:14:01","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T17:14:01","slug":"how-to-buy-lapis-lazuli-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fsilverman.com\/rrstage\/gemstone-jewelry\/how-to-buy-lapis-lazuli-jewelry\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy Lapis Lazuli Jewelry"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Boasting a deep blue hue, a rich history, and long associations with spiritual power, lapis lazuli jewelry has been sought after for thousands of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gem gets its name from the Latin word for \u201cstone\u201d and the Persian word for \u201cblue,\u201d which is very fitting as that\u2019s exactly what it is, a blue stone. However, some might argue that lapis lazuli is so much more, especially when used in earrings<\/a>, pendants, necklaces<\/a>, and other types of jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Lapis Lazuli?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A semi-precious stone characterized by rich shades of blue, gold, and even white, lapis lazuli often resembles a tiny galaxy frozen in a rock. The gem gets its colors from its specific mineral composition: lazurite, which gives it the blue, calcite for the white, and pyrite for gold or silver. However, it can vary in color from midnight blue and blue-green to intense violet, thanks to small amounts of other minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike other gems like rubies or diamonds, lapis lazuli is very soft. This means it is best used in jewelry when it can retain its original shape or take a simple form like a circle or an oval. These simple shapes also allow the stone\u2019s natural shimmer to truly shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Shop for Lapis Lazuli<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several characterizations that you need to take into consideration when shopping for lapis lazuli in order to make sure you get a high-quality stone at the right price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n