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Care for lapis Jewelry

Gemstones like Turquoise, malachite and lapis lazuli are opaque gemstones that need proper care and attention, as unlike transparent they are not crystals of some single mineral but consisted of rocks instead. These kinds of gemstones are [...]

Posted On : Jun, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

Historical value of Lapis

Lapis lazuli was widely used in different ornaments and amulets by the ancient Egyptians and similarly Babylonians and Assyrians use this stone for seals. Some pieces of jewelry that were 3300 old also found in Naqada and in some parts of [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli has been a treasured stone since ancient times, sacred to the Egyptian, Babylonians, Sumerians and most ancient civilizations. Lapis Lazuli's name is derived from Persian Lazhuward for Blue and Arabic Lazaward for heaven or sk [...]