Lapis Lazuli and Obsidian Bracelet

Obsidian. Already used in the Stone Age as ornament, and as a tool; highly regarded due to its cutting ability. Nowadays obsidian scalpels are still used in heart surgery, its edge is very thin, so it causes less damage, allowing surgical wounds to heal quickly. Obsidian is black, although it may change depending on the presence of impurities and the way it is cut. If it is cut in parallel it has a black colour, if cut in perpendicular it is gray. As a result of these colours, we can find different kinds of obsidian: Snowflake obsidian, Mahogany obsidian, Rainbow obsidian. Obsidian is known as the stone of justice, it has properties that favour meditation. It is suited for treatment against depressions, anxiety and nervousness.

Lapis Lazuli. Lapis is a Latin word meaning "stone", and Lazuli is taken from the Persian "lazaward", the name of the stone in Persian. In the ancient civilization of Sumer it was believed that whoever carried Lapis Lazuli was carrying the true presence of God. In the Ancient Egypt it was used to do figurines of the God Khepri. Lapis lazuli is known as the stone of communication, as it improves rational thinking. It is highly regarded for use in meditation. It is also effective against emotional imbalance.