lapis lazuli
noun
la·pis la·zu·li
ˌla-pəs-ˈla-zə-lē 
-ˈla-zhə-
: a semiprecious stone that is usually rich azure blue and is essentially a complex silicate often with spangles of pyrites
called also lapis
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All three were sold by Sotheby’s way above their initial estimate in 2018, 2020 and 2021, with the lapis lazuli hardstone example achieving a world record price of $3.2 million at Sotheby’s 2020 Hong Kong sale.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
My favorite take came from H. Moser & Cie., whose new Pop collection of minimalist wristwatches featured a truly offbeat selection of gems in contrasting pairings, including green jade with pink opal, lapis lazuli with lemon chrysoprase, and turquoise with coral.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The pieces come with fancy fringing, adding dynamism to Criado’s designs, which are known minimal lines and her signature use of lapis lazuli beads.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
The earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces are variously set with brilliant diamonds, or with perfectly polished hard stones like jungle green malachite, midnight blue lapis lazuli or black onyx.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
My favorite take came from H. Moser & Cie., whose new Pop collection of minimalist wristwatches featured a truly offbeat selection of gems in contrasting pairings, including green jade with pink opal, lapis lazuli with lemon chrysoprase, and turquoise with coral.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The pieces come with fancy fringing, adding dynamism to Criado’s designs, which are known minimal lines and her signature use of lapis lazuli beads.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
The earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces are variously set with brilliant diamonds, or with perfectly polished hard stones like jungle green malachite, midnight blue lapis lazuli or black onyx.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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lapis lazuli
noun
la·pis la·zu·li
ˌlap-ə-ˈslazh-ə-lē
-ˈslaz-
: a deep blue gemstone
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