Lapis lazuli jewelry & turquoise jewelry are very ancient adornments with a long and very fascinating history steeped in lore, legend, and symbolism. Both of these regal blue stones have been commonly used in Mediterranean—particularly Afghan and Persian civilizations—jewellery of decorative and symbolic nature. Lapiz lazuli, which is a very rare semiprecious stone, is a popular choice for amulets and was even regarded as the stone befitting rulers since it represents power. To this day, the lore on the symbolism of these fascinating stones, endure to give these semiprecious gems more value than meets the eye.

Lapiz lazuli and turquoise are considered the birth stones for those December born. Lapis lazuli, which is the traditional birthstone for December, is usually also given out as the gem for the 7th and 9th wedding anniversaries.

Ancient cultures actually valued lapis lazuli much more than gold for its mystic, even supernatural powers, some believed that dreaming of this semiprecious find would foretell love that would be forever faithful. In fact, an ornament embedded with lapis lazuli conveys the message “Forever” to the recipient.

Lapiz lazuli has also been attributed medicinal properties for centuries. The Romans even believed lapiz lazuli to be an aphrodisiac that could also imbue a person with good judgment and insight, enhance wisdom, and stimulate inner vision and promote peace of mind.

Lapiz lazuli's celestial hue made it a most appropriate memorial offering making it a most ubiquitous element in ornaments shaped into scarabs or as talismans to aid in the dead's journey to heaven or to the afterlife in such ancient cultures such as Egypt, Peru, and China.

Lapis Lazuli has long been regarded as among the best gems to protect the wearer from evil, or the Evil Eye. As an ancient Sumerian priests states: "He who carries with him into battle an amulet of Lapis carries with him the presence of his god."