{"product_id":"lapis-lazuli-bracelet","title":"Lapis Lazuli Bracelet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is a Lapis Lazuli Bracelet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003elapis lazuli bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e shows off one of history's oldest prized blue stones — a deep, royal blue rock speckled with tiny golden pyrite flecks that look like stars, plus white calcite veining. Vincryst strings 8mm natural lapis on elastic. Lapis is a rock (not a single mineral), composed mainly of the blue mineral lazurite. Its color has been valued since Egyptian pharaohs and Renaissance painters' ultramarine pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Facts You Can Verify\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e mainly lazurite, with pyrite (gold flecks) and calcite (white veins).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 on the Mohs scale — wear with a little care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e intense ultramarine blue; pyrite gives the gold sparkle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan is the historic source; beads cut in Guangdong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy People Wear Lapis Lazuli\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis has been carried for \u003cstrong\u003ewisdom, truth, and self-expression\u003c\/strong\u003e for millennia. Its unmistakable blue makes it a statement piece that needs no stacking to stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLapis vs. Sodalite vs. Blue Howlite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLapis:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep blue with gold pyrite; the premium genuine stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodalite:\u003c\/strong\u003e similar blue but darker, no gold flecks, cheaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue howlite:\u003c\/strong\u003e white stone dyed blue; not natural color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant the real \"starry night\" blue with gold sparkle? Lapis is the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Style It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis is bold — wear it solo against white or denim, or pair with clear quartz to let the blue lead. Unisex; reads especially striking on fairer outfits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Cleaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth; avoid soaking (calcite can dull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from perfumes, acids, and prolonged sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestring yearly; hardness 5–6 means it can scratch if rubbed on rough surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the gold flecks real?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — those are natural pyrite inclusions, the signature of genuine lapis lazuli. (Imitations use dyed howlite with no pyrite.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are there white streaks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite calcite is a natural part of lapis rock. Higher-grade lapis has less white; some streaking is normal and authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it fragile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's softer than quartz (5–6), so avoid knocks and harsh scrubbing. With normal care it lasts for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — lapis's \"wisdom and truth\" history makes it a thoughtful, distinctive gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast updated: August 11, 2026. Each Vincryst bracelet is hand-strung and checked.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vincryst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51853567099175,"sku":"VIN-909847302697","price":39.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/2011\/1143\/files\/lapis_bracelet.jpg?v=1786404850","url":"https:\/\/vincryst.com\/fr\/products\/lapis-lazuli-bracelet","provider":"Vincryst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}