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❤︎ Handcrafted in our Workshop in Zurich.
✸ LAPIS LAZULI with Scarab and 4mm Garnet
✸ Color: blue
✸ Shape/Cut: freecut, raw, side and back polished
✸ Material: Copper, palladium plated, oxidized
✸ included stainless steel chain, golden color OR leather,
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✸ Details/Size = SMALL-MEDIUM ✸ Photos are enlarged to show details ✸
✸ Length: 30mm including bail
✸ Width: 17mm
❤︎ Comes with a beautiful Sari Jewelry Pouch
☯︎ SPIRITUAL MEANING & SYMBOLISM:
Lapis lazuli is a deep blue gemstone that has been highly valued for its beauty and spiritual significance for thousands of years. Here are some commonly associated spiritual meanings and symbolism of lapis lazuli:
✸ Spiritual Enlightenment: Lapis lazuli is often associated with spiritual enlightenment, wisdom, and inner peace. Its deep blue color is reminiscent of the vastness of the sky, connecting it to higher realms of consciousness and spirituality.
✸ Communication and Expression: Lapis lazuli is linked to the throat chakra, which is associated with communication and self-expression. It is believed to help individuals express their thoughts and feelings with clarity, honesty, and compassion.
✸ Intuition and Psychic Abilities: The stone is thought to enhance intuition and psychic abilities. It is believed to stimulate the third eye chakra, promoting spiritual insight, and helping individuals connect with their inner wisdom.
Inner Harmony: Lapis lazuli is associated with balance and harmony. It is believed to help individuals find inner peace, release stress, and overcome emotional turmoil. The stone encourages self-awareness and a deeper understanding of one's emotions.
✸ Protection and Spiritual Connection: In various cultures, lapis lazuli has been considered a protective stone. It is believed to guard against negative energies and psychic attacks while fostering a strong connection to the spiritual realm.
✸ Symbol of Royalty and Power: Historically, lapis lazuli has been associated with royalty and power. In ancient civilizations, it was often used in jewelry and decorative objects for kings, queens, and high-ranking officials.
✸ Ancient Wisdom and Truth: Lapis lazuli has been used in ancient cultures as a symbol of wisdom and truth. It is linked to the pursuit of knowledge, enlightenment, and the quest for deeper understanding.
✸ Meditation and Spiritual Growth: Many practitioners use lapis lazuli in meditation to enhance spiritual growth and deepen their connection to higher consciousness. The stone is believed to facilitate a sense of serenity and aid in the journey of self-discovery.
When using lapis lazuli for spiritual purposes, individuals may carry it as a talisman, wear it as jewelry, or place it in their living or meditation space. As with any spiritual practice, personal experiences and beliefs can greatly influence the perceived effects of the stone.
✸ The scarab beetle holds deep symbolic significance, primarily rooted in ancient Egyptian culture, where it was one of the most potent symbols of protection, transformation, and rebirth. Here's a detailed look at its symbolism and meaning:
1. Rebirth and Resurrection
Association with the Sun: The scarab is linked to the sun god Ra. Ancient Egyptians observed the scarab beetle rolling a ball of dung across the ground, which they likened to the movement of the sun across the sky. This connection made the scarab a symbol of the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
Khepri, the Dawn God: The scarab was associated with Khepri, the god of the rising sun, who was believed to roll the sun across the sky each day. Because the sun was seen as being "reborn" each morning, the scarab became a symbol of renewal and resurrection.
2. Transformation and Creation
Metamorphosis: The life cycle of the scarab beetle, which involves emerging from a ball of dung, mirrors themes of transformation, renewal, and the ability to create life from waste or darkness. This represents the idea of transformation and emergence from hardship or struggle.
Self-Creation: Ancient Egyptians believed scarabs were self-generating because they seemed to emerge from nowhere. This concept reinforced their symbolic association with spontaneous creation and the divine act of bringing something into existence.
3. Protection and Good Luck
Amulets and Talismans: Scarab amulets were incredibly popular in ancient Egypt. They were thought to offer protection and were placed with the dead to safeguard them on their journey through the afterlife.
Scarab as a Sign of Good Fortune: The scarab was seen as a powerful good luck charm that could ward off evil and bring good fortune to its bearer.
4. Eternal Life and Immortality
Funerary Context: Scarab amulets were often placed over the heart of the deceased as heart scarabs, signifying a wish for immortality and eternal life. They were sometimes inscribed with spells from the "Book of the Dead," meant to protect and guide the soul in the afterlife.
Symbol of the Soul's Journey: The scarab's journey was symbolic of the soul’s journey through life, death, and the afterlife, making it a representation of the soul’s eternal nature.
5. Cycle of Existence and Cosmic Order
Representing Cosmic Order: The regularity with which the scarab appeared rolling its ball across the ground became an embodiment of the eternal and orderly cycles of the cosmos. This was tied to the ancient Egyptian understanding of the universe’s balance and the unchanging nature of the divine order.
Scarab Symbolism Beyond Egypt
While its most profound significance comes from Egyptian culture, the scarab also found meaning in other cultures:
Greek and Roman Cultures: Scarabs were admired for their Egyptian origin and were worn as jewelry or amulets.
Modern Interpretations: Today, the scarab continues to be a symbol of transformation, protection, and the journey of self-discovery, representing how one can emerge from dark or difficult circumstances into a new state of being.
In Summary
The scarab beetle is a powerful symbol representing rebirth, transformation, protection, creation, and the eternal cycle of life. It is a reminder of the ability to regenerate, transform one’s reality, and find light even in the darkest moments, reflecting profound themes of life, death, and the transcendence of the human spirit.
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Our Jewelry will last for years if you take well care ! All our Jewelry is Nickel free.
⬡ CLEANING STONES: Rinse with lukewarm tap water and if necessary use a gentle dish washing liquid and hand wash the piece. Air-dry or use a soft cloth after.
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We handpick our stones and are looking for good and best qualities that are still in a price range that makes each piece affordable. We LOVE what we do and therefore we hope that the piece you choose makes your Heart smile for a long time. ✸Thank you for visiting our Shop.✸
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➤ your order leaves in 2-3 Business Days with A-PRIORITY POST INTERNATIONAL
➤ each package will be sent off - REGISTERED
➤ we will inform you with the Tracking Number
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➤ we are happy to cancel and refund your order at any time, providing it has not yet been shipped!
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