Lapis lazuli beads might as well come straight from the tales of the Arabian Nights, with their rich blue color and inclusions that twinkle like stars! The name comes from the Latin word for "stone" (lapis) and the Arabian word for "blue" (azul). One of only a few rocks used as a semiprecious gemstone, lapis lazuli contains grains of several blue minerals, including lazurite and sodalite. This opaque stone is distinctively fluorescent, and contains a matrix of calcite and speckles of pyrite. Lapis lazuli was one of the first gemstones to be used in jewelry.
Lapis beads continue a jewelry tradition dating back thousands of years. Mediterranean excavations have unearthed lapis jewelry dating back to 2900 B.C., and the legendary city of Ur is reported to have run a lapis trade as early as 4000 B.C.! Alexander the Great introduced this deep blue gemstone to Europe. In the Middle Ages, monks powdered the stone for use in illuminated manuscripts. Today, people around the world consider lapis to be a stone of truth, spirituality, and friendship. They are reputed to bring harmony to relationships, cleanse the mental body, and release old karmic patterns.
Denim lapis beads are cut from a relatively pale, less-expensive form of lapis. Their lighter blue color looks great with blue jeans! Enhanced lapis is genuine lapis lazuli that is dyed and stabilized to appear liker pricier dark lapis. Keep in mind that lapis gemstones are easily scratched and chipped; clean these beads only with a soft, dry cloth to maintain their shine.
Although today sapphire is the most popular birthstone for September, Lapis has also been a popular birthstone for Libra and September birthdates throughout the centuries.
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Denim Lapis Gemstone Beads, Round, 10mm (strand)
$14.00Denim lapis beads provide a more economical, lighter blue variety of lapis lazuli beads. Like other lapis, denim lapis contains grains of several blue minerals, including lazurite and sodalite, plus a matrix that includes speckles of pyrite. The lighter... -
Lapis Lazuli Donut, 50mm (Each)
$5.00The name Lapis Lazuli comes from the Latin word for "stone" (lapis) and the Arabian word for "blue" (azul). True to their name, these semiprecious beads offer naturally blue shades with inclusions that twinkle like stars in the tales of the Arabian... -
Dakota Stones Denim Lapis Lazuli 12mm Guru Bead
Dakota Stones$10.25You can create jewelry full of meaning with the Dakota Stones denim lapis lazuli 12mm guru bead. This rounded bead features a unique design with three stringing holes. Bring each end of your stringing material through the holes on the sides of the bead... -
Dakota Stones Lapis 10mm Round Faceted 16-Inch Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$40.35Bold style fills these Dakota Stones beads. These beads take on a classic round shape with beautiful facets that shine from every angle. You'll love the way they catch the eye in your projects. The dark blue color of these beads is lit up by flecks of... -
8mm Faceted Magic Cube Gemstone Bead - Lapis Lazuli (strand)
$25.50The name Lapis Lazuli comes from the Latin word for "stone" (lapis) and the Arabian word for "blue" (azul). True to their name, these semiprecious beads offer naturally blue shades with inclusions that twinkle like stars in the tales of the Arabian... -
Dakota Stones Lapis 8mm Faceted Energy Prism - 15-16 Inch Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$30.55Energize your designs with this Dakota Stones lapis faceted 8mm energy prism bead strand. The beads on this strand feature a faceted cut helping them catch the light. This strand features spacers between each of the beads, so you could use it as-is, or... -
Dakota Stones Lapis Lazuli 4mm Faceted Roundel Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$20.65Like a magical night lit up with stars, these lapis lazuli 4mm faceted roundel beads from Dakota Stones glitter wondrously. Available by the strand, these beads feature a rounded shape and multiple facets cut into the surface for a textured look. The...