One of the earliest semi-precious stones to be adorned by royalty and in ancient literature, Lapis Lazuli has remained popular over thousands of years dating back to 3000bc and the time of the Pharos. Amulets and pieces of jewellery where found in tombs and used in part of King Tutankamun’s mask.
Nowadays, the best Lapis Lazuli is found in Afghanistan but can also be found in Russia and smaller amounts in the USA and Canada. It’s known for helping people with verbal communication and is also considered to help ailments of the immune and nervous systems, as well as thyroid disease.