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Lapis Lazuli Sphere – First Selection — This splendid lapis lazuli sphere comes from top-quality blocks selected for the intensity and uniformity of color. The surface is distinguished by a royal, deep, and uniform blue, a characteristic that testifies to the high concentration of lazurite, the mineral responsible for the blue and ultramarine tones that have made this stone famous since ancient times. Small golden inclusions of pyrite create a sparkling effect, while subtle white veins of calcite add movement and naturalness to the color composition. Each section of the sphere shows a harmonious balance between the compact blue and mineral details, making it a refined and unique piece. Lapis lazuli has been known since the time of the pharaohs: it was pulverized to obtain the precious ultramarine pigment used by medieval and Renaissance painters and miniaturists. It is a stone symbolic of wisdom, royalty, and spiritual connection, considered a carrier of mental clarity and inner balance. This sphere, an ornamental element, ideal for enriching a collection of precious minerals or as a standout piece in a meditation, artistic, or representative space.

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