Necklace with pearl, lapis lazuli and blue topaz gemstones

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

Stones Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, Pearl

Metal Gold plated sterling silver

Stone Colour Dark blue with golden shimmers (Lapis Lazuli), Light Blue (Topaz), White (Pearl)

Stone Shape  Spherical 

Stone Size ~ 4mm (Lapis Lazuli), 3mm (Topaz), 7mm x 5mm (Pearl)

Necklace Length ~ 44cm

STONE DETAILS

Lapis Lazuli Lapis lazuli comes from the Persian word ”lazhuward” (sky blue). It is a silicon mineral and belongs in the group of tectosilicate minerals. Lapis Lazuli has strong blue color, due to Lazurite, which is the main component of Lapis Lazuli. It contains also calcite (white), sodalite (blue) and pyrite (“gold” shimmers). It is characterized by the hardness of 5-5.5 on the Mohs and the Isometric crystal system. Lapis Lazuli can be found in different countries, including Afghanistan, the USA, Canada, Argentina, India, Pakistan, Russia and Chile.

Topaz Its name is derived from the Greek word “Τopazios”, which was the ancient name of Zabargad Island in the Red Sea. This island once used to produce Peridot, which was confused with the Topaz. Topaz is an aluminum silicate mineral with a chemical composition of Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂ and it occurs in nature in various colors such as yellow, orange, blue, pink, red, brown, green and colorless. It is characterized by the orthorhombic crystal system and the hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale. Sources of topaz include Brazil, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Australia, Namibia, Madagascar, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Russia and the USA.

Pearl The word Margaritari -Pearl, originates from the ancient Greek word “marmairo” which means Glow. The pearl containing mollusks in their role of protecting against any incursions of foreign bodies into the shell secrete a substance which isolates the invader in a pearl sac. The protective cloak surrounds the foreign body, thus forming the pearl, with layers of calcium carbonate. Pearls are characterized by their orthorhombic crystal system and the hardness of 2.5-4.5 on the Mohs scale.  

STONE PROPERTIES

Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli is referred to as the erotic stone and is connected to Aphrodite. It is useful in attracting new friends, and ensuring the continuing love of old ones. It helps eliminate stress, and produce feelings of peace and harmony. Protects against negative energy, calms frazzled nerves, and ensures peaceful slumber. It is said to be helpful with headaches, reduce blood pressure and high temperature, and guard against dysmenorrhoea. It is also thought to assist against epilepsy and strokes. In the Zodiac field, Lapis Lazuli is attached to Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo and Libra.

Topaz Blue topaz calms, recharges and redirects the energies of the body. It is known as the stone of love, good luck and affection. Blue Topaz enhances forgiveness, truth and generosity, while at the same time it brings a lot of joy, good health and abundance to our life. It will help to release the tensions both in our body and mind, as well as to realize some things about our self. It promotes honesty, openness, self-control, self-expression and communication. It is believed that Topaz can help the digestive system remains healthy and combat eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia. Also, it is said that it protects the nerves and improves metabolism. In the zodiac sphere Topaz is attached to the zodiac signs of Aquarius, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and Sagittarius.

Pearl Pearls are considered to be symbols of elegance, beauty, love, happiness and delicacy. It is a giver of strength, well being, health, optimism, long life and peacefulness. It attracts wealth, and provides balanced emotions and protective support. Last but not least, it is believed to assist with fertility. In the Zodiac field, pearls are associated with the signs of Cancer, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Aquarius and Pisces.