Deep midnight blue peppered with gold—the most recognizable color combination in gemstone history.

Lapis lazuli is a metamorphic rock, not a single mineral. Its deep blue color comes primarily from lazurite, a sodium calcium aluminosilicate sulfate belonging to the sodalite group. The gold flecks are pyrite (iron sulfide), and the white patches—when present—are calcite. The finest material comes from the Sar-e-Sang mines in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, the source of lapis for over 6,000 years. These studs display polished lapis set in solid .925 sterling silver, the stone's blue intensity and pyrite content visible at earring scale.

Lapis lazuli was the principal blue pigment of the ancient world: ground into ultramarine and used in Egyptian tombs, medieval illuminated manuscripts, and Renaissance paintings including Vermeer's use of ground lapis for blue. Egyptian pharaohs wore it as a symbol of divine connection. In the chakra tradition it is associated with the third-eye and throat chakras.

Versatile stud earrings for everyday wear. The gold-on-blue pattern reads as understated at small scale.

Every crystal is hand-picked for exceptional beauty, quality and energetic integrity, then vortex-charged in Sedona’s sacred energy. This process infuses each piece with a high-frequency presence, delivering a crystal experience that feels as powerful as it looks.