The world’s best Lapis Lazuli is mined from Afghanistan, where it is found in abundance. Other countries where Lapis Lazuli is found include Egypt, Canada, Pakistan, Chile, United States and South America. However those that are deposited from Afghanistan are mostly pale and considered to be the most valuable of all. The most common lapis lazuli color is the vibrant blue with the golden or white veins that travel through the stone appear to be like stars shimmering in the blue sky.

Although there are many other blue stones, but the lapis lazuli has the most unbelievable blue color of all and this is the best part about it. The lapis lazuli color is so unique that the stone is made in to powder form and then combined with requisite agents to make blue water color, oil or tempera paints. In the world of art and fashion, this color is highly admired and mostly used in creating beautiful art pieces and for this reason is expensive.

Many people around the world consider the lapis lazuli stone to be a symbol of companionship and honesty. It is believed to bring peace, agreement and tranquility in all kinds of relationships and who ever wears it, is said to gain confidence and be open about what he wants to say. Hence it is the best stone to be worn for people who want to open up and give their opinions and not just sit at the back and watch the show like an audience.

Lapis lazuli jewelry is very popular amongst customers as well as jewelers who use the stone to create fascinating designs. Lapis lazuli rings, pendants, necklaces and lapis lazuli beads are most commonly worn by a large number of people who believe in its mystical powers and strength. Also the major reason for it being popular is its unique blue color with white or golden veins passing through it, although it is not a very hard stone.

There is a history of lapis lazuli and this stone was preferred by ancient people. This fact has been proven by many archeologists, who found buried tombs of several cultures, such as the people of Mesopotamia, who used this stone to decorate the tombs. Lapis lazuli and the blue Buddha are related to each other in the sense that they have the same color and in Buddhism the color of lapis lazuli represents the Buddha of medicine and healing, and for this reason are highly respected and admired by many Asians.

A lot of people believe in lapis lazuli’s healing properties, hence they wear lapis lazuli crosses, to gain confidence and be open about things in life. It is also a perfect gift for friends, since it is a symbol of companionship too. Usually jewelry, with lapis lazuli cabochons is preferred by many people, who wear the stone in the oval shape as a pendant.

Apart from its religious and cultural value, the stone is said to be a popular ornamental item, used for many decorations and jewelry purposes. Many crafts and house hold items, such as candle stands, key chains, glasses and many others, in Afghanistan, have lapis lazuli stone in them to give it a beautiful look and they are very popular all over the world.