From antiquity, lapis lazuli has been worn in the belief that it will ward off evil. In ancient Egypt, it was powdered and worn about the eyes to improve eyesight. Today, it is considered by some to be an aid to balancing the brow chakra (which influences vision and hearing). Imbalances of the brow (or blue) chakra are said to cause headaches, anxiety and disorders of the skin.
H20A9751CLBead, lapis lazuli (dyed), 7x7x6mm-9x9x7mm hand-cut flat triangle, D grade, Mohs hardness 5 to 6. Sold per 13-inch strand.
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