Lapis

In ancient Egypt lapis lazuli was a favorite stone for amulets and ornaments such as scarabs; it was also used by the Assyrians and Babylonians for seals. Lapis jewelry has been found at excavations of the Predynastic Egyptian site Naqada (3300–3100 B.C.), and powdered lapis was used as eyeshadow by Cleopatra herself. As inscribed in the 140th chapter of the Egyptian Book of the Dead, lapis lazuli, in the shape of an eye set in gold, was considered an amulet of great power. On the last day of the month, an offering was made before this symbolic eye, for it was believed that, on that day, the supreme being placed such an image on his head.

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  • YP117 Lapis Jewellery - Yemenite designed sterling silver hamsa with lapis

    YP117 Lapis Jewellery - Yemenite designed sterling silver hamsa with lapis

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    YP117 Lapis Jewellery - Yemenite designed sterling silver hamsa with lapis
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    Yemenite designed sterling silver hamsa with lapis. This beautiful hamsa features traditional yemenite silverwork throughout including diamond and dot patterns. A raised crown sits in the centre featuring a lapis stone. Pendant: 35mm x 18mm (approx.) Crown height: 5mm (approx.)
    Weight (gm): 4.8
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