A blue with history. Lapis Lazuli is a natural rock composed mainly of lazurite, calcite, and pyrite, prized for saturated blue and occasional flashes of gold.
More Than a Mineral
Lapis Lazuli is not a single mineral but an aggregate of several minerals. Lazurite creates its most prized blue, while calcite can appear as lighter areas and pyrite as fine metallic flecks.
6,500 Years of Blue
The human relationship with Lapis Lazuli stretches back more than 6,500 years. It was treasured by ancient civilizations including Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greece, and Rome.
From Stone to Ultramarine
Centuries later, finely ground lapis became the source of natural ultramarine, one of the most prized blue pigments of the Renaissance. Its intense colour made it exceptional not only for jewellery and objects, but for painting.
Selected for Depth
At Cirque D’Or, Lapis Lazuli is selected for the richness and balance of its blue, with natural mineral markings considered part of the stone’s character.
Natural Variation
Colour, calcite markings, and pyrite flecks vary from stone to stone, making each cut distinct.
