Lapis Lazuli Gemstone

What is Lapis Lazuli?

The word Lapis comes from the Latin language. It means a “stone.” On the other hand, the word Lazuli comes from Persian, meaning “blue”. The combination of these two terms signifies this gemstone’s distinctive appearance that has been admired for ages, with its astrological significance. Ancient beliefs hold that wearing a Lajward stone blesses the wearer with wisdom, improved communication and intuition. In Indian culture, the Lajward ratna is even linked to Lord Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu, while Vedic astrology often views this stone as a mild substitute for the Blue sapphire (Neelam).

Apart from its astrological significance, the Lapis ore is also famous for its beautiful appearance. Best quality Lapis will always be royal blue with minimal to no white streaks, though the golden specks on the Lapis stone add to both its value and its significance. The white streaks in this gemstone come from the presence of calcite mineral, and the golden specks are formed due to the presence of pyrite. While Pyrite in itself is a gemstone hailed for its astrological significance. So, the presence of Pyrite energy with Lajvart’s Saturn-related energy makes this stone very powerful and transformative.

The Lapis Lazuli Stone Benefits

Lajward stone benefits those with weak or afflicted Saturn in their charts due to its alignment with the said planet. Other than that, there are numerous spiritual, astrological, and metaphysical benefits that we will discuss in detail in this section. Amongst these numerous benefits, the most celebrated benefits of wearing a Lapis Lazuli ring, pendant or bracelet are: 

Enhances Mental Strength and Focus:

Since the Lapis stone is linked with Saturn’s energy, it makes the wearer more disciplined and helps reduce their overthinking. 

Invites Success and Prosperity:

Instead of overnight success, the Lapis stone benefits the wearer with structured victories in daily life.

Chakra Benefits: 

Wearing the Lapis stone is believed to strengthen the Throat chakra (Vishuddha) and Third-eye chakra (Ajna), improving the wearer’s intuition, spiritual wisdom, and ability to communicate.

Stronger Relationships:

Wearing a lapis stone benefits you with clear communication and the courage to express yourself. This automatically leads to more transparency in relationships.

Protection from Negative Energies:

This stone acts as a shield from negativity and evil-intended people, making the wearer’s life more positive.

Who Should Wear the Lapis Lazuli Stone

Lapis stone is astrologically advised for people who have a weak or afflicted Saturn (Shani) in their charts. However, that’s not all. Owing to its numerous benefits, many other people can also benefit from wearing a Lajward ring or bracelet. These include:

• People with Sagittarius, Libra, Capricorn, or Taurus in their birth charts, as per Vedic astrology, should wear Lapis Lazuli stone to improve their planetary alignment.
• In Western astrology, Aquarius and Pisces-born people are advised to wear the Lazuli gemstone.
• Those interested in spiritual growth and self-awareness should wear Lapis Lazuli stone since it helps in aligning with your Throat (Vishuddhi) and Third-eye (Ajna) chakra.
• Additionally, people seeking emotional stability are often seen wearing this stone.
• Those who are in leadership professions and communication roles can use this stone for confident expression of ideas.

How to Wear The Lapis Lazuli Stone

Ideal Metal 

Silver is highly recommended to be worn with the Lapis Lazuli jewellery. You can pair it with other metals like panchadhatu and gold, but silver supports this stone’s Saturn energy the most. 

Finger Placement for Lapis Lazuli

Wear the Lapis Lazuli ring on the middle finger of your working hand. A Lajward bracelet can be worn simply on your dominant hand. Make sure the ring and bracelet touch your skin directly to reap the stone’s astrological benefits.

Stone Weight

Generally, it is suggested to wear 1 ratti of gemstone per 12 kg of your body weight. E.g., someone who is 60 kg should wear at least a 5 ratti Lajward stone. It’s best to consult an astrology expert for the correct weight.

Best Day and Time

Blue Lapis Stone is best worn on Saturday due to its association with the planet Saturn.

Mantras for energization 

You should use the Shani mantra, “‘Om Sham Shanishcharaye Namah’ (ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः), 108 times to energize your Lajward stone.

Factors Affecting Lapis Lazuli Price & Quality

The Lapis Lazuli price is determined by certain factors, which are given below:

Colour

Lapis colour is an essential factor that affects its price in the gemstone market. Original Lajward stone with a dark and deep blue or violet-ish colour with minimum to no white streaks on it is considered more valuable than a stone that is uneven in colour and has white streaks on it. 

These white streaks represent calcite in the gemstone, which makes it less desirable both spiritually and aesthetically. You will even find many light blue Lapis crystals in the market that are original, but astrologically and price-wise, they don’t hold much value. That’s why dark blue Lapis stones are more costly than light blue ones.

Pyrite Presence

With calcite, Lajvart stone also has pyrite in it, giving the stone a magical touch of golden specks. Not too much, but stones with a normal amount of visible pyrite are considered even more auspicious, making pyrite-included stones more costly than the ones which do not have any pyrite in them.

Texture and Cut

High-quality Lajward stone has a smooth texture with few visible calcite streaks. Since it is not a transparent gemstone, the Lapis Lazuli is valued for its opacity and surface uniformity. This smooth and uniform texture makes this stone more costly. In addition to that, the skill and craftsmanship used to cut the stone add more to its price and quality.

Size and Weight

Size and weight of the Lajvart patthar directly affect its price and quality. The heavier and bigger the size of this gemstone, the rarer it will be to obtain. So, heavy and big Lapis stones are costlier than small pieces. 

Authenticity and Certification

An authentic Lapis crystal is tested and verified for authenticity in gemological laboratories. This process also adds up to the price of the stone, but also ensures that you are not being fooled by fake or treated gemstones. That is why you should always prefer buying a gemstone that comes with an authenticity certificate.

Origin

Lajward patthar mined and obtained from Afghanistan is considered highly valuable for its colour quality and lower presence of calcite. That is why Afghan Lapis stones cost more than those obtained from other mines, like Russia and Chile.

Original Lapis Lazuli Price in India

In India, the original Lapis Lazuli price range starts from ₹200 to ₹500 per carat. However, the Lajward stone price keeps fluctuating depending on its availability, quality, and other factors like the origin and certification. You might find the same stone prices lower, but there is a huge risk of such stones being treated or fake. That’s why you should always prefer buying the Blue Lapis stone from an authentic seller who gives you a genuine certificate with your purchased stone.

Gemstones collect dirt and grime from regular wear. It is a good practice to timely clean your Lapis Lazuli gemstone by dipping it in a solution of warm water and mild soap for a couple of minutes. You may want to use a brush with very soft bristles to gently scrape away the stubborn grime, and then rinse your stone under clear water and pat it dry using a microfiber cloth.