Lapis Lazily for your jewelry

Lapis lazuli is one of the oldest stones available to mankind. It is believed that it has been around for more than 6,500 years. Historically, the stone has been ground up to create eyeshadow for women; it has also been used by the famous Italian artist Michelangelo to create the beautiful aquamarine colored pigment for many of his paintings.

In jewelry, lapis lazuli is a metamorphic rock and has been fashioned into beads and then crafted into jewelry. These stones have been mostly mined in Afghanistan, but now are also mined in Pakistan, Russia, and Chile. Many still opt to set it in custom jewelry Issaquah and all over the world. The stones with a deep and intense blue tone are more expensive than the ones which have a greenish tinge to them.

Imitation lapis lazuli is very common, with many choosing to simply dye cheaper sodalite or cheaper calcite. It is important to question the source of the stones and buy from reputed dealers. Intense and flawless stones are very rare and expensive when found.

As this stone has been used for centuries in various ways, there are a lot of excellent lapis lazuli vintage jewelry that one can give for jewelry repair Issaquah if not in the best condition; although, many vintage designs are slowly gaining popularity again.

Therefore, if you are looking for quality and exceptional designs, you should research online before visiting a store. As many try to fleece customers into buying a lesser quality stone with lapis lazuli, having a certified jeweler such as Plateau Jewelers, who can verify the source is ideal, before setting it into custom engagement rings in Issaquah. Jewelry completes an outfit and choosing the right type is imperative, as an accessory for the outfit.