14mm Lapis Lazuli Coin Beads

14mm Coin Lapis Lazuli Beads
Size : 14mm x 14mm x 5mm
Shape : Wavy Coin
Count : avg 28 beads / strand
Mined in Afghanistan
Sold by Strand.

Lapis - Lapis Lazuli is the traditional birthstone for December. An ancient stone prized for many properties: It brings a higher guidance and intuition; helps one to connect to the Higher Self; helps to organize and quiet the mind and brings self expressions; helps with dream insights, writing and creativity... Said to calm the nervous system, helping with anxiety and insomnia. It also used to aid with autism, speech and hearing difficulties. During ancient times lapis lazuli was ground up and used for medicinal purposes as well as a cosmetic -- eyeshadow! During the Middle Ages, Lapis Lazuli was believed to maintain the skeleton in healthy condition while keeping the spirit free from the negative emotions of fear and jealousy. Lapis combines various minerals, mostly Lazurite, but also contains Calcite (white), Sodalite (blue) and Pyrite (fools' gold).