Many colored gemstone lovers own lapis lazuli pieces. Often seen in American Southwestern jewelry, it would seem to be a readily available gemstone. What many blue gemstone collectors don’t know is that most of lapis lazuli found in stores today isn’t the best quality.

The best quality lapis lazuli is a deep, vibrant blue. It doesn’t look faded or washed out like denim. A key to buying the best quality lapis is to look for the deepest, richest color. It won’t be easy to find because the mine in Afghanistan where most of the best quality lapis is mined is nearly exhausted.

But JEGEM.com is still finding some quantity of high- and even top-quality lapis lazuli gemstones to create into jewelry masterpieces. Because we create jewelry around each amazing gem, we can bring the best gemstones available to you, even if there are only a few of them! You’ll find a large assortment of rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets and necklaces and more featuring this stunning gemstone.

Historians believe lapis was one of the first gems worn in jewelry. Ancient people, as well as many today, loved its deep blue color and glittering gold pyrite flecks often found in high quality gemstones.

When you shop for lapis lazuli jewelry, you’ll notice that the price seems to vary widely because it is based on the quality of the gem. The deep, intense blue stones are much more expensive than the bright-blue gems you’ll commonly find in most jewelry. But with the world’s supply growing smaller, even these stones will become more difficult to find.

Lapis is a favorite gemstone inlay. You’ll see it intricate inlay pendants, rings, earrings and necklaces paired with other gems like turquoise, coral and mother of pearl.

The value of lapis jewelry will continue to go up, with the best quality stones becoming more rare and more expensive. Lock yours in today with a stunning jewelry piece from JEGEM.com.

By Tammy