Stone of Inner Truth
Lapis Lazuli
Deep royal blue, often flecked with pyrite, and traditionally associated with wisdom, truth, and inner peace.
The Meaning
What Lapis Lazuli Means
Lapis lazuli is not a single mineral but a rock made mainly of lazurite, calcite, and pyrite. Its most prized colour is a rich royal to violetish blue, sometimes scattered with tiny gold-coloured pyrite flecks like a night sky.
Across long cultural traditions, lapis has been linked with wisdom, truth, and self-expression. VelvetNight pairs that saturated blue with pearls, balancing depth and softness in a piece designed to move easily from day to evening.
- Meaning
- Wisdom, truth & self-expression
- Material
- Rock rich in lazurite
- Colour
- Royal to violetish blue
- Natural feature
- Possible pyrite flecks
- Hardness
- 5 – 6 Mohs
- Choodo piece
- VelvetNight necklace
How to Wear It
Wearing Lapis Lazuli
Lapis is strongest when its blue is allowed to lead. Wear VelvetNight with white, black, camel, or denim, and let the pearls soften the contrast. It also pairs naturally with silver and subtle gold details.
Lapis lazuli is softer and more porous than quartz at roughly 5–6 on the Mohs scale. Clean it briefly with mild soapy water and a soft cloth, dry it immediately, and avoid soaking, harsh chemicals, steam, and ultrasonic cleaners.
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Good to Know
Lapis Lazuli FAQ
What does lapis lazuli mean?+
In crystal and cultural traditions, lapis lazuli is associated with wisdom, truth, self-expression, and inner peace.
Is lapis lazuli a mineral?+
Lapis lazuli is a rock made from several minerals, mainly lazurite, calcite, and pyrite.
What are the gold flecks in lapis?+
Small gold-coloured flecks are often pyrite, a natural component that can appear in lapis lazuli.
How hard is lapis lazuli?+
Lapis lazuli is roughly 5–6 on the Mohs scale, so it is softer than quartz and benefits from careful wear.
How should I clean lapis jewelry?+
Use mild soapy water and a soft cloth briefly, then dry immediately. Avoid soaking, harsh chemicals, steam, and ultrasonic cleaning.