Lapis Lazuli Stone
The stone is Lapis Lazuli, 34.05 ct. a blue metamorphic rock prized since antiquity as a gemstone, sculpting material, pigment, and ornamental material. It is not a mineral, but a rock composed primarily of lazurite (which gives it the blue color), calcite (white streaks or speckles), and pyrite (golden flecks). Lapis Lazuli has been associated with royalty, strength, courage, wisdom, intellect, friendship, and truth throughout history.