Gem Junkies
Gem Junkies
Parle Jewelry Design's Jonathan and Brecken Farnsworth.
Ancient Times With Lapis Lazuli
30 minutes Posted May 15, 2020 at 5:37 pm.
Has it really been 6 weeks?
The COVID experience
Ok, we’ve got a gemstone for you—Lapis Lazuli
How long has it been around?
It is a rock!
Its gorgeous blue color
Translucency/ luster/ hardness
What it has been used for
Trade grades and mining locations
How long it takes to mine
A prized procession during ancient time
Citation and translation
Marco Polo
A LOT of history and lore associated with Lapis
Highly favored by the Egyptians
King Solomon
Using semi-precious stones for religious purposes = Egyptian's “Book of the Dead”
Ancient Rome
What it is like in the market today and things to be mindful about when purchasing
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We’ve been away for 6 weeks and we’re all excited to be back at the office! Take a seat as we recap about our quarantine experience and explore the ancient world of Lapis Lazuli. Being one of the oldest gemstones mined, it has an extensive involvement with history and folklore that will lure you in.