Lapis lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is a deep-blue semi-precious stone prized since ancient times for its rich colour and golden flecks of pyrite. Formed primarily from the mineral lazurite, it has been used in jewellery, carvings, and pigments—most famously as ultramarine in Renaissance art. Often associated with wisdom, truth, and royalty, lapis lazuli remains a popular choice for decorative and spiritual purposes.