Lapis Lazuli
Meaning & Jewellery.
Learn what Lapis Lazuli is, how its colour and pattern form, what to check when buying it, how to care for it and how it is used in jewellery.
This guide separates established mineral names from jewellery trade names. Material, treatment and source can vary between suppliers, so the exact beads in a finished piece should always take priority.
What is Lapis Lazuli?
Lapis lazuli is a blue rock made mainly of lazurite with calcite, pyrite and other minerals. It is not a single mineral, and the balance of blue, white and gold varies.
Colour, pattern and what to look for
Deep blue body colour with small pyrite flecks is sought after, while white calcite veining is natural. Very uniform or unusually vivid colour may indicate dye or treatment.
Traditional meanings of Lapis Lazuli
In crystal traditions, Lapis Lazuli is associated with wisdom, clarity. Meanings vary between traditions and can be a personal way of choosing a gift or marking an intention.
These associations describe beliefs and symbolism, rather than established medical effects. Jewellery does not treat health conditions.
Make it yours
Choose Lapis Lazuli jewellery
See the finished designs that currently use Lapis Lazuli, or ask Shirley to create a custom piece around this stone and your preferred size.
Build a custom Lapis Lazuli bracelet
Care and buying notes for Lapis Lazuli
Lapis is Mohs 5–6 and can be dyed, waxed or oiled. GIA recommends warm soapy water and caution with solvents, heat and ultrasonic cleaning.
For treatment questions, read the guide to natural, dyed and imitation gemstones and ask Shirley about the materials in a particular design. If you want a different combination or size, use the custom crystal bracelet builder.