Rose Quartz and Lapis Lazuli jewelry have captivated people for centuries!
Rose quartz beads dating back to 7000 BC have been found in the area once known as Mesopotamia (today’s Iraq). It was known to be crafted by the Assyrians around 800-600 BC. The Assyrians, along with the Romans, might have been the first to use this stone in adorning themselves with Rose Quartz jewelry, which even then complemented Lapis Lazuli jewelry.
People in the earliest recorded times believed in the magical powers of quartz. Ancient Roman, Egyptian, and Greek civilizations used quartz crystals as potent talismans. The Romans used rose quartz as a seal to signify ownership, and Egyptians believed the stone could prevent aging.
Historians believe the link between humans and lapis lazuli stretches back more than 6,500 years. The gem was treasured by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greece, and Rome. These civilizations elegantly crafted jewelry from Rose Quartz and Lapis Lazuli, valuing the vivid, exquisite color, and prized it as much as they prized other blue gems like sapphire and turquoise.
Badakshan, a province in present-day Afghanistan, is a forbidding wasteland of mountains, bare of any vegetation. The sheer mountain faces rise as high as 17,000 feet, and are scored with treacherous ravines. Despite these conditions, humans make their way there to seek one thing only: the azure treasure that is fine lapis lazuli, an excellent choice for crafting stunning Lapis Lazuli jewelry. In modern times, these are often paired with the elegance of Rose Quartz jewelry.
Lapis Lazuli Symbolism – International Gem Society
