Lapis Lazuli

It is not always what is carved into a piece of jewelry that makes it a symbol of friendship. In some cases it is the stone or precious gems used in a piece of jewelry that makes it a sentimental symbol of friendship, loyalty or love. The Lapis Lazuli holds the distinction of being one of the first gemstones ever mined and commonly associated with loyalty, healing, wealth and friendship. The rich blue color of the Lapis Lazuli is easy to spot and is the result of magma flowing through stones like limestone. The Romans famously believed that the stone had healing powers, and hence it has been given to close friends as a symbol of giving that friend health, wealth and a happy love life. Lapis Lazuli can be given as the stone itself but its most popular use in jewelry is as a pendant in a necklace.