{"product_id":"lapis-lazuli-ring-sterling-silver-deep-03375","title":"Lapis Lazuli Ring Sterling Silver | Deep Blue Stone Gold Pyrite | Size 7 | One of a Kind","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLapis Lazuli Ring — Sterling Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe oldest sacred stone in continuous use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLapis lazuli has been mined in the Sar-e-Sang valley of Afghanistan for over 6,000 years. It was traded across the ancient world — from Mesopotamia to Egypt to Greece to Rome — more valuable than gold in some periods, more sought after than any other material for the depth and permanence of its blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Egyptians ground it into pigment for the eyes of their gods. Tutankhamun’s death mask is inlaid with it. The Virgin Mary’s robes in Renaissance painting are blue because of lapis — ultramarine, the most expensive pigment in the medieval world, made from this stone. The word azure comes from it. The color of the sky, in Western art, is lapis lazuli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis stone is deep blue with gold pyrite inclusions — flecks of iron sulfide that catch light like stars in a night sky. The ancient Egyptians called it the stone of heaven. They were not wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe setting is simple. A smooth bezel, a delicate band that stacks or stands alone. The stone carries 6,000 years of human reverence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Alchemy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Lapis lazuli — deep blue with gold pyrite inclusions, mined for 6,000 years\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Simple smooth sterling silver bezel setting\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ The stone of Egyptian gods, Renaissance Madonnas, and ancient trade routes\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Delicate stacker band — wears alone or layers beautifully\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Handcrafted in Santa Fe, NM\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ One of a kind. Once sold, this piece cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the seekers, the mystics, the rebels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThose who want to wear the oldest sacred blue. Those who understand that some materials carry the weight of human history in their color. Those who know that the sky has always been considered divine — and that this stone is why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Stone: Lapis lazuli with gold pyrite inclusions\u003cbr\u003e\n• Metal: Sterling silver, polished finish\u003cbr\u003e\n• Setting: Simple smooth bezel\u003cbr\u003e\n• Band: Delicate stacker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSterling silver will naturally patina over time — polish with a soft cloth to restore shine, or let it deepen. Lapis lazuli is relatively soft — avoid harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and prolonged water exposure. It has survived 6,000 years; treat it accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Scoria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48031179538667,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/5136\/0747\/files\/il_fullxfull.7915929927_eras.jpg?v=1775076878","url":"https:\/\/studioscoria.net\/products\/lapis-lazuli-ring-sterling-silver-deep-03375","provider":"Studio Scoria | Talismanic Jewelry + Ritual Adornments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}