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Lapis Lazuli: The Stone of Wisdom, Protection & Ancient Power
What Is Lapis Lazuli (Laajward)?
Lapis Lazuli for Saturn is not just a gem. It is the original royal blue — a deep ultramarine stone flecked with gold pyrite veins, worn by pharaohs, artists, saints, and seekers.
In India, it’s known as Laajward — often prescribed in astrology for calming Saturn’s difficult placements (Shani shant karne ke liye) or for enhancing mental clarity and intuition.
Origins of True Lapis Lazuli
The best lapis comes from the Badakhshan region of Afghanistan, where it has been mined for over 6,000 years.
Other notable origins include:
– Chile – lighter blue, sometimes with white streaks
– Russia – rich color but often mixed with matrix
– Pakistan – quality varies, with some high-grade pockets
– India – small quantities, mostly re-cut from imported rough
At PreciousCarats, we only stock natural, untreated lapis — not dyed or resin-filled fakes that flood the market.
Who Should Wear Lapis Lazuli?
Lapis Lazuli for Saturn is not a core Navratna gem, but is often used as a neutral, healing uparatna (substitute stone).
– Can be worn by those seeking mental calm, focus, and protection from negative thoughts
– Believed to enhance truth, clarity, and spiritual depth
– Traditionally associated with Saturn (Shani), but astrologically safe for most people
As always: consult your astrologer. If recommended, lapis is one of the safest and most emotionally supportive stones to wear.
How to Identify Real Lapis Lazuli?
| Feature | Real Lapis Lazuli |
| Color | Deep ultramarine blue, sometimes with golden pyrite specks |
| Surface | Slightly matte or waxy when untreated |
| Temperature Feel | Feels cold to touch |
| Not real if… | Color is too bright, feels warm, or blue dye leaks when wet |
Why Lapis Is More Than a Gem?
Lapis has been crushed to make the finest blue pigment in art history — ultramarine, used by Renaissance masters to paint skies and robes of saints.
To hold a piece of lapis is to hold a story that’s traveled through empires, rituals, and centuries of human longing.
Lapis at PreciousCarats
We offer a curated selection of Afghan-origin, untreated Lapis Lazuli, each certified and astrologically suitable.
Every stone is hand-picked, slowly listed, and quietly invites you to explore — without urgency, without pressure.
Explore Lapis Lazuli in our collection — and choose the one that speaks to your inner quiet.