{"product_id":"lapis-lazuli-angel-hand-carved","title":"Lapis Lazuli Angel (Hand-Carved)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lapis Lazuli Angel is a guardian angel figurine hand-carved from natural lapis lazuli\u003c\/strong\u003e, a deep celestial-blue rock flecked with golden pyrite that has been prized since antiquity. The rich color and angel form make this a serene, striking piece for any altar or shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLapis lazuli\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetamorphic rock — mainly lazurite with calcite and pyrite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (Mohs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 – 5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep blue with golden pyrite flecks, sometimes white calcite veining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVarious global sources, historically Afghanistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChakra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThird-eye \/ throat chakra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally used for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTruth, intuition, self-expression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \/ Water-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrief rinse fine; avoid prolonged soaking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; history\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrized since antiquity, lapis lazuli is associated in tradition with inner truth, intuition, and self-expression. Many people connect it with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/third-eye-chakra\"\u003ethird-eye chakra\u003c\/a\u003e, with a sense of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/protection-grounding\"\u003eprotection and grounding\u003c\/a\u003e, and with calm, clear \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/balance-wellness\"\u003ebalance and wellness\u003c\/a\u003e. As a carved angel it makes a serene piece of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/home\"\u003ehome decor\u003c\/a\u003e for an altar or shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace the angel where you do reflective or expressive work — a writing desk, meditation corner, or altar. Some people hold it briefly before journaling or an important conversation as a small grounding ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; cleansing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth; avoid long soaking or harsh chemicals. Cleanse energetically with smoke, moonlight, or by resting it near \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/selenite\"\u003eselenite\u003c\/a\u003e. The stone's name comes from the Latin lapis (\"stone\") and the Arabic\/Persian lazaward (\"blue\"), reflecting its long history as one of the most prized blue stones in the ancient world, used in jewelry, seals, and carvings for thousands of years. Its combination of deep blue and metallic gold makes it easy to spot among other stones on a shared shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Lapis Lazuli Angel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a guardian angel figurine hand-carved from lapis lazuli, a deep celestial-blue rock flecked with golden pyrite, prized since antiquity. It is a decorative and symbolic piece, not a health product or medical device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs lapis lazuli safe to cleanse with water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brief rinse or wipe with a damp cloth is generally fine; avoid long soaking or harsh chemicals, since lapis contains calcite and pyrite that can be sensitive to prolonged moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for daily display or sun exposure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes for normal indoor display; keep it out of prolonged direct sun, which can affect the color of many blue stones over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do people cleanse and charge a lapis lazuli angel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon methods include smoke cleansing, resting it near selenite or clear quartz, or setting it in indirect moonlight; charging is a matter of intention and regular handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I tell if my lapis lazuli is real?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenuine lapis shows a deep blue color with scattered golden pyrite flecks and sometimes white calcite veining — a flat, glassy blue with no pyrite is worth questioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pairs well with a lapis lazuli angel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt pairs naturally with other third-eye stones like sodalite or amethyst, and with other carved \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guardian-angels\"\u003eguardian angel\u003c\/a\u003e figurines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the Lapis Lazuli Angel?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is a guardian angel figurine hand-carved from lapis lazuli, a deep celestial-blue rock flecked with golden pyrite, prized since antiquity. 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