Lapis Lazuli from Latin, Lapis means “Stone” and the Persian word Lazhuward means “Blue” is a rich dark blue with gold flecks. It was one of the most treasured stones in ancient Rome, Greece, China, Egypt and Mesopotamia. It was not only use in jewelry but statues, mosaics, vases and ornaments. During the Renaissance Lapis made its way to Europe where artists would use the stone to create an Ultramarine pigment for paintings. One of the most famous paintings it was used for was The Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer. Today you will more commonly see Lapis in jewelry such as the rings we offer.

Opal, from the Sanskrit word Upala, was the most valued stone during the Middle Ages because it was said that the stone held great luck and supernatural powers. Today Opal is still sought out for jewelry because of its mixture of colors of blue and green making every piece beautiful.