When you’re striving to understand the world more deeply.
The stone: AA-quality lapis lazuli is the centrepiece of this talisman. It’s one of the most historically significant materials in human history, and was once the most precious material on earth. But in gemmological terms, lapis lazuli isn’t a gemstone at all: it’s a rock, formed over centuries as lazurite, calcite and pyrite compressed into a single material under immense heat and pressure. The subtle flecks of colour aren’t a flaw; they’re why lapis lazuli has been associated with the night sky for centuries.
Why lapis for enlightenment: No stone has a stronger documented association with knowledge and intellectual pursuit. In antiquity, it was mined in Afghanistan and taken to Egypt at great expense, where it was prized by pharaohs, scholars and high priests alike. It appears in the Epic of Gilgamesh, the death mask of Tutankhamun and was ground into ultramarine, for exclusive use in sacred paintings. In English Renaissance tradition, lapis lazuli was associated with truth-telling and scholarship.
The talisman: Wear this when you're deep in learning, research, or the uncomfortable process of changing your mind. Lapis lazuli serves as a reminder that understanding is worth pursuing, even when it's difficult. In trying to understand more deeply, you’re in good company.
Materials: AA-quality lapis lazuli beads, vegan silk, gold-filled / sterling silver fastings
Length: 16 inches Construction: Hand-strung and finished with durable fastenings for longevity
Lead Time: Gold filled: available now. Silver: 2 weeks.
When you’re striving to understand the world more deeply.
The stone: AA-quality lapis lazuli is the centrepiece of this talisman. It’s one of the most historically significant materials in human history, and was once the most precious material on earth. But in gemmological terms, lapis lazuli isn’t a gemstone at all: it’s a rock, formed over centuries as lazurite, calcite and pyrite compressed into a single material under immense heat and pressure. The subtle flecks of colour aren’t a flaw; they’re why lapis lazuli has been associated with the night sky for centuries.
Why lapis for enlightenment: No stone has a stronger documented association with knowledge and intellectual pursuit. In antiquity, it was mined in Afghanistan and taken to Egypt at great expense, where it was prized by pharaohs, scholars and high priests alike. It appears in the Epic of Gilgamesh, the death mask of Tutankhamun and was ground into ultramarine, for exclusive use in sacred paintings. In English Renaissance tradition, lapis lazuli was associated with truth-telling and scholarship.
The talisman: Wear this when you're deep in learning, research, or the uncomfortable process of changing your mind. Lapis lazuli serves as a reminder that understanding is worth pursuing, even when it's difficult. In trying to understand more deeply, you’re in good company.
Materials: AA-quality lapis lazuli beads, vegan silk, gold-filled / sterling silver fastings
Length: 16 inches Construction: Hand-strung and finished with durable fastenings for longevity
Lead Time: Gold filled: available now. Silver: 2 weeks.
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