Description
The Lapis Lazuli celestial earrings in silver & 24ct gold are striking and bold. Lapis lazuli, also known as “lapis,” is a blue rock that has been used throughout history as a gemstone for sculpting, as a pigment, and for ornamental purposes.
Deep blue remains the symbol of royalty, hence the name ‘royal blue’ it conveys confidence, power and authority.
Cleopatra ground Lapis Lazuli into a powder to create her famous dark blue eye shadow. As a matter of fact, many minerals were used as makeup. Eyebrows and eyelashes were lengthened with black kohl which is a mixture of powdered lead sulphide and animal fat. Red ochre, a type of red coloured clay, was ground to a powder and used as lipstick and rouge. Some minerals are toxic, so it is not wise to try this at home.
Furthermore, artists such as Michelangelo ground down Lapis Lazuli to make a blue powder. Lapis powder was used on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, which can be seen to this very day.
Lapis Lazuli celestial earrings are the colour of a midnight blue sky. Midnight blue is the dark shade of blue which appears around the full moon. Midnight blue projects sophistication and elegance.
The handmade butterflies having a style of their own and are durable and practical. Neoprene grips the post for added security and is resistant to oils, heat, water, and solvents. Because the Neoprene butterflies are slightly larger than manufactured butterflies, they hold the earrings in an upright position rather than falling forward. Neoprene butterflies are the perfect solution.
