Natural lapis lazuli from Afghanistan - Virgin Mary’s...

I am offering at auction a necklace made with natural Afghan lapis lazuli beads and a 925 silver clasp with gold plating. The entire necklace has been professionally hand-knotted with knots between each bead. The thread is a silk-cotton blend. In Christianity, lapis lazuli, with its intense blue color, is associated with Heaven and the divine. It has been used in religious iconography to represent purity, truth, and wisdom. Additionally, it is attributed protective properties and is linked to the figure of the Virgin Mary and the power of God. Lapis lazuli, due to its deep blue color, has been associated with the sky and the celestial, which ties it to divinity and the presence of God in Christian tradition. In primitive Christian iconography, lapis lazuli was considered the stone of the Virgin Mary, associated with purity and divine motherhood. Material: Natural Afghan lapis lazuli - HIGH QUALITY Color: Natural royal blue - NO DYEED - NO TREATED Bead shapes: Cubic polished - VERY SPECIAL Bead size for the necklace: approximately 9 to 6 mm Necklace length: 145 cm - VERY LONG 925 silver clasp with gold plating - marked "925" - large and solid Professionally hand-knotted with knots between each bead Quality thread: silk and cotton blend Gift box and protective pouch The display bust measures 22 cm in circumference (not auctioned) Lapis lazuli brings peace, calm, and serenity. It also reduces bodily stress; it harmonizes your mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical levels. It provides greater clarity and self-awareness. It gives strength to the emotions and thoughts. Stone properties of Lapis Lazuli: - It is considered a semiprecious stone. - Its intense blue color is compared to the night sky. It also features golden and white specks. - Most are rounded in shape, however, they do not have a specific form. - Its composition is based on calcium silicate, which gives its characteristic blue color; calcite and wollastonite contribute a grayish to whitish hue; and pyrite adds golden highlights. - It is such a strong gem that it ranks 5.5 on the Mohs scale. - But it can dissolve if exposed to water for long periods. Spiritually, it is a very powerful stone. Properties and benefits of Lapis Lazuli: Regarding the stone’s properties and functions, it helps balance the main chakras of the body. It has the ability to enhance dreams and physical capabilities. It brings peace, calm, and serenity, releasing bodily stress. It harmonizes mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical levels. It provides greater clarity and self-knowledge in people. Properties for the Body: Allows the development of knowledge, opening the mind and attracting wisdom. It frees the body from a person’s insecurities, enabling better communication. It clears negative thoughts that weigh us down, while attracting positives. It brings tranquility when solving problems. Broadens a person’s perspectives. Allows our spirit to rise during meditation. Physical traumas are relieved by this stone. Reduces vertigo. Photos are part of the description.

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