Free Size 14mm Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Ring by Radka

*Our free-size rings now have a minimum size of size 13 (from April 12, 2024 onwards). Customers who purchased before April 12, 2024, will receive a free-size ring with a minimum size of 11. Please note that if you make repeat purchases in the future, the sizing may differ from your previous orders. Radka [ Inheritance ] Whispers from the ancient past, fragments of the heavens. The pyrite glittering within the deep indigo blue evokes the sensation of gazing into the depths of an endless night sky, as if from the clear air of a desert. A smooth, cabochon-cut lapis lazuli is set in a simple, solitaire ring. This stone, rich with history, is perfect for enjoying during the season when the twinkling of stars is at its most beautiful. Lapis lazuli, admired for its deep blue hue, was considered the stone of Osiris, the god of the sky and underworld, in ancient Egypt. In ancient Rome, it was praised in Pliny's Natural History as a "fragment of the heavens." The beauty and elegance of this mineral traversed the Silk Road as a precious pigment and adornment, sometimes trading at prices as high as gold. It is said that Vincent van Gogh mixed powdered lapis lazuli with zinc yellow to boldly yet serenely depict the dawn and cypress trees, painting his famous "Starry Night." The stone has also been used in other paintings, such as the colors of flowers in Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring," and national treasures like Ogata Kōrin's "Irises." The ancient lapis lazuli mines of Afghanistan began operations thousands of years BC and continue to produce today. The thought that we can hold this beauty in our hands today is a testament to people throughout history admiring its splendor, transporting it across continents and seas, and passing it down. This contemplation instills a serene feeling, as if inheriting not only the mineral's beauty but also the enduring affection people have held for this stone throughout history. Lapis Lazuli: Approximately 14mm Free Ring Material: Surgical Stainless Steel (Gold Color) *This ring is adjustable, with a minimum size of 13, and can be gently expanded to fit the wearer's finger. *Ships in a gift box. *Packaging materials are subject to change without prior notice depending on the season. Regardless of the packaging, our studio staff will carefully wrap your order. ■ About Lapis Lazuli Stone Language: Happiness, Good Fortune, Divine Status, Amulet, Protection, December Birthstone Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious stone that is a complex solid solution, primarily composed of lazurite from the sodalite group, with the addition of other minerals such as sodalite, haüyne, and nosean. Its Japanese name is "Ruri." It is a gemstone of deep blue to indigo color, with a starry sparkle due to included pyrite grains. Ancient texts such as the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Book of Exodus describe its use for warding off evil and for adornment. It has been utilized as a precious decorative material in King Tutankhamun's mask, the jeweled belt of the Shōsōin Imperial Treasury, the metal fittings of the Konjikidō (Golden Hall) at Chūson-ji temple, the coat of arms of the Medici family, and the possessions of Louis XIV. Gold, Natural Stone, Jewelry, Accessories Color Stone, Stone, Solitaire Earrings, Handmade Handmade, Present, Gift, Simple Mode, Design, Stone Ring, Mother's Day