The sphere is a symbol of the universe. It has no beginning and no end, no top and no bottom. The sphere embodies absolute harmony and stands for peace, balance and spiritual wholeness. Representations of the sphere appear in many variations throughout the cultural history of mankind - from the orb as a symbol of worldly power to the symbol of the sphere in the tarot as a sign of unity.
Size of the undrilled Lapis Lazuli gemstone balls: 15mm (calibrated)
Stone type: Lapis lazuli
The name Lapis Lazuli is derived from the Latin words "lapis" (stone) and lazulum (blue). Different spellings like lapis lazuli, lazulum or lapis lazuli are not correct. Due to the long fame of lapis lazuli, there are numerous synonyms. These include azure d'acre, azurum ultramarinum, bleu d'azure, lapis lazuli ultramarine, lazure stone/lazure stone, lazurium, oltremare, oriental blue, outremer lapis, pierre d'azure, ultramarine genuine, ultramarine ino/verdadero, ultramarine natural scythium. Lapis Lazuli was used in ancient Egypt in the death masks of pharaohs; therefore, the dark blue stone is also called pharaoh stone.
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