Lapis Lazuli Gemstone - Cabochon Pear

Lapis Lazuli is an ancient gem, and as such, has a storied history. Egyptian cultures made a practice of burying a Lapis Lazuli scarab with their dead, and believed it to offer protection. The very earliest cultures valued Lapis Lazuli more highly than gold. Natural Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Lapis Lazuli is a bright blue metamorphic rock consisting largely of lazurite. No Fire: Set after firing. Grade AA. Colors and patterns may vary. Natural gemstones can vary in thickness. If you need to know the vertical dimension of a specific gemstone, please contact customer service.