Mined in Afghanistan for over 7,000 years, the “Armenian Stone” is an enduring rock , unlike other gems it is a composite of several materials with sparkling flecks of pyrite, or fool's gold, adding to its mystical allure.
Lapis lazuli was one of the stones in the biblical 'Choshen'(Aaron, the high preist's Breastplate of Judgment - Exodus: xxviii, 15-30).
Attributed with great healing, purifying and curative properties, Lapis Lazuli points the way to enlightenment, and aids in the opening of the Third Eye. Believed to confer ability, success, divine favor, ancient wisdom and cure sore throats.
This stone is for Understanding, Higher guidance, intuition, connection to higher self, overview, decisions for good of all. Organizes, quiets mind. Self-expression, writing, creativity, dream insight...Anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, autism, shyness, nervous system; , speech, hearing, pituitary, lymph, inflammation, pain (especially head), protection.