Lapis lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is a precious and unique stone known for its deep blue color and strong spiritual significance. This gemstone has been highly valued since ancient times and is primarily found in Afghanistan, Chile, and Russia. People often use Lapis Lazuli for enhancing wisdom, intuition, and communication. Additionally, this stone is believed to bring mental clarity, inner peace, and spiritual growth into one’s life.
According to horoscopes (zodiac signs), different individuals can wear this stone. It is considered beneficial for people belonging to specific zodiac signs.
Generally, this stone is advantageous for individuals whose zodiac signs or horoscopes are particularly associated with intellect, creativity, and self-expression. Some zodiac signs that are considered suitable for wearing Lapis Lazuli include:
Sagittarius (قوس)Libra (میزان)Pisces (Øوت)Aquarius (دلو)Please note that these are general trends, and the suitability of the stone may vary based on an individual's horoscope. For more detailed and accurate guidance, consulting an astrologer is recommended.
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Lapis Lazuli Stone: Benefits, Price & Who Should Wear (2025 Guide)
The Lapis Lazuli is an iconic deep blue gemstone, prized since antiquity as the stone of royalty, gods, and pharaohs. More than a mineral, it is a metamorphic rock composed primarily of lazurite, along with sparkling pyrite (fool’s gold) flecks and white calcite veins. This rich “ultramarine” blue, used to pigment masterpieces in the Renaissance, symbolizes wisdom, truth, and celestial connection. At Pearl Gems, we offer genuine, high-quality Lapis Lazuli stones and carvings, each piece reflecting the night sky with its golden stars of pyrite.
What is Lapis Lazuli Stone?
Lapis Lazuli is not a single mineral but a rock, formed through metamorphism of limestone. Its intense blue color comes from the sulfur-rich silicate mineral lazurite. The presence of gold-colored pyrite (iron sulfide) inclusions is a hallmark of authenticity, creating a stunning contrast resembling a starry sky. The white veining comes from calcite. The finest, most valuable Lapis is a uniform, intense royal blue with minimal calcite and an even dusting of pyrite. At Pearl Gems, we source our premium Lapis Lazuli from the legendary Sar-e-Sang mines in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, the source of the world’s most coveted Lapis for over 6,000 years.
Spiritual & Astrological Benefits of Lapis Lazuli
A stone of profound wisdom and self-awareness, Lapis Lazuli activates the higher mind and fosters authentic communication.
Stone of Wisdom & Truth:Â Known as the “Stone of Total Awareness,” it stimulates the pursuit of knowledge, truth, and intellectual ability. It encourages self-awareness, self-expression, and the courage to speak one’s personal truth with clarity and confidence.
Enhances Communication & Intellect:Â A powerful throat chakra stone, it is revered by public speakers, writers, and diplomats. It aids in overcoming shyness, organizing thoughts, and expressing ideas with eloquence and authority.
Spiritual Connection & Psychic Activation:Â Historically used to connect with higher guidance and access spiritual wisdom. It is believed to stimulate the third eye chakra, enhancing intuition, psychic abilities, and dream work.
Emotional Healing & Harmony:Â Promotes emotional honesty, reveals inner truths, and helps release stress, anger, and deep-seated anxieties. It fosters harmony in relationships through clear, compassionate communication.
Who Can Wear Lapis Lazuli Stone?
Lapis Lazuli is a versatile stone with universal appeal, though it holds special resonance for certain signs and professions. The question “who can wear lapis lazuli stone” has broad applications.
Astrological Suitability: It is strongly associated with the zodiac signs Sagittarius (for truth-seeking and wisdom) and Libra (for harmony and communication). In Vedic astrology, its deep blue color links it symbolically to Saturn, but it is not a primary planetary substitute. It is also considered beneficial for Taurus and Virgo.
For Professionals & Seekers: Ideal for students, lawyers, journalists, psychologists, spiritual seekers, and anyone in a profession requiring clear communication, intellectual depth, or public speaking.
Universal Wearability: Its benefits of enhancing communication and self-awareness are valuable to almost anyone. It is considered a safe stone to wear regularly. It pairs beautifully with other throat and third eye stones
Lapis Lazuli Stone Price & Value
Lapis Lazuli’s value in Pakistan (PKR) is determined by its color, uniformity, and pyrite content—not by carat weight in the traditional sense.
Color (The Primary Factor): The most valuable is an intense, uniform, medium to dark royal blue (often called “Persian Blue”) without any greenish or dull tones.
Pyrite Content: A desirable, even sprinkling of bright, sparkling pyrite flecks increases value. Large, blotchy, or excessive pyrite clusters that disrupt the blue lower the grade.
Calcite Content:Â The presence of white calcite veins reduces value. The finest “AAA” grade Lapis has minimal to no visible white veining.
Polish & Craftsmanship:Â A high, mirror-like polish that enhances the depth of color is essential. The value increases for expertly carved beads, cabochons, and ornamental objects.
At Pearl Gems, our pricing clearly distinguishes between grades, from beautiful “denim lapis” with more calcite to premium, vein-free Afghan royal blue Lapis with perfect golden pyrite dusting.
How to Identify Real Lapis Lazuli
Common imitations include dyed howlite or jasper, and synthetic “Swiss lapis” (dyed jasper with painted gold flecks).
The Pyrite Test: Real Lapis has naturally embedded, three-dimensional pyrite crystals that are metallic, irregular in shape, and cannot be scratched off with a fingernail. Fake gold flecks are often painted on, flat, and can rub off.
Color Consistency:Â Examine the stone closely. Dye often concentrates in cracks or around edges. Real Lapis has a consistent, deep color throughout, though natural calcite veins will be white, not blue.
The Acid Test (Caution): A tiny hidden drop of vinegar or lemon juice will fizz on real Lapis due to the calcite content, releasing a faint sulfur smell (from the pyrite). This can damage the polish and should only be done as a last resort on an unpolished fragment.
Feel & Weight:Â Real Lapis is dense and cool to the touch. Dyed imitations like howlite are softer and feel warmer.
We guarantee the natural authenticity of our Lapis Lazuli. Our premium pieces come with sourcing information confirming their origin from the historic Afghan mines.
Explore Our Royal Lapis Lazuli Collection
Each piece carries the legacy of ancient kings and the deep wisdom of the ages. Whether you seek to speak your truth with confidence, deepen your intellectual pursuits, or connect with celestial guidance, Lapis Lazuli offers a timeless bridge between the earthly and the divine. Discover the stone that illuminated the tombs of pharaohs and the canvases of old masters.