Lapis Ring, deals Lazuli Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Vintage Ring, Size 7 1/2, Big Stone, Blue Stone, Blue Ring, Darkened Silver, Mens, Unisex

Great, big cobalt blue statement ring! This is a vintage sterling blue lapis lazuli ring. The deep blue lapis stone is bezel set, oval and sits up nicely from the band. It is a beautiful piece of lapis with a lot of tiny specks of glittering pyrite in it. The ring is nice and wide. The sterling has been chemically darkened. deals The style of the rings makes it suitable for both men and woman. Quite a looker!

Condition: Good vintage condition, vintage condition
Measurements: 0.73” or 18.55 mm wide
Markings: 925 and other markings I cannot make out
Weight: 9.7 grams
Size: 7 1/2

Please examine the enlarged photos for details. Ring is much more beautiful in real life.

I lightly polish my vintage silver as some people like the aged patina. If you want me to polish it before shipping, just let me know! I am not an expert on vintage jewelry, but I do buy and sell what I love! Since these items are vintage, they may have a wonderful aged patina and are not meant or expected to look brand new. I treasure their imperfections as part of their charm and history.

*** Lapis Lazuli:

History: Name from Latin lapis meaning "stone" and the Persian "lazhuward" blue.
Formed minerals which include mostly lazurite, sodalite, calcite and pyrite. Colors range from medium to royal blue with gold flecks of pyrites.

It has a long history and interesting as it's intense color. Lapis Lazuli has been one of the most sought after stones. Symbol of wisdom, truth, royalty, honor, power, spirit and vision.

Highly prized in ancient Egypt. The sarcophagus of King Tutankhamen was inlaid with Lapis. It was used in jewelry, ground for dyes, eye shadow and medicinal elixirs. The deep blue was a high contrast to the desert lands. Garments of priests and royalty were dyed with lapis.

To ancient Persia and pre-Columbian America it was a symbol of the starry night. Islamic Orient used it for protection from the evil eye. Greeks and Romans used it as an ornamental stone. In medieval Europe it was believed to counteract spirits of darkness and aid the spirits of light and wisdom. Michelangelo had it ground into power for paint. Buddhists believe it brings inner peace and freedom from negative thought.

Metaphysical:

Believed to activating higher mind and enhance intellect Stimulates the desire for knowledge, truth, understanding learning. A stone of truth, helps with both spoken and written work. Stone of friendship and harmony. Can bring calm and communication. Reveals inner truth, self-awareness, honesty and compassion.

Believed to be beneficial for circulation, cardiac rhythm, vertigo, blood pressure throat, larynx, vocal chords, endocrine glands, thyroid glands and insomnia. Helps relieves pain and inflammations.

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