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Lapis Ring, Gold Or Silver Blue Lapis Rings There has always been a demand for lapis ring, this gem stone has been mined for the past 6,000 years. The earliest uses to which blue lapis was put were not always restricted to jewelry. The gem stone that can today be found in gold or sterling silver lapis gem stone rings, was at one time used to make cosmetics an even as a pigment in the production of certain paint colors. The Egyptians carved scarabs and other interesting statues from lapis. This gem stone is also called lapis lazuli and this is for an interesting reason. Unlike many other gems, lapis is not formed of just one single mineral. Lazurite, pyrite and calcite are all present in lapis lazuli, the predominance of lazurite imparts the blue color to this gem stone. When it comes to choosing a blue lapis gem stone ring, there are few things that you should know. Most jewelers do not find it convenient to educate buyers, the emphasis is on making a sale! We will try to reveal all facts about lapis in simple non-technical terms. Talking about the hardness of the lapis gem stone, you should know that it is not very hard. A measure of 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale classifies it as a moderately durable gem. While the gem stone can be safely set in pendants and earrings, it takes a high degree of expertise to design and produce a lapis ring that is strong. The MAN66 lapis ring shown on this page is a good example of how the strength of a lapis ring can be enhanced. Firstly you will notice that, the entire edge of the lapis has been covered with metal. This protects the edges from physical impact, it also allow the gemstone to be firmly mounted in the ring. Observe how the gemstone in this lapis ring has been set with a very slight protrusion from the surface of the ring. Most jewelers set large bulky lapis in gold and silver lapis gemstone rings, this is basically because the gem stone is not very expensive. However, from the point of view of durability, a gemstone that protrudes too much above the ring surface is more likely to get damaged by physical impact. Make sure that the lapis in your ring is not cut too thin. Jewelers like to save gemstone weight and therefore cut gems quite thin. A thin lapis set in a ring is more likely to crack or chip. When it comes to choosing the lapis color, most jewelry buyers prefer to have a deep colored blue lapis. They also favor a lapis that does not show any specks or spots. Natural lapis is never mined with a dark uniform color and without spots or specks. And still, jewelers manange to satisfy buyer demand for these dark gems. The truth is that what you get is a dyed gem! In it's natural condition pyrite and calcite is always present in the lapis gem. Pyrite will show up as tiny specks, calcite could be present in spots too. But if the calcite content is high, you might see it as white patches on the lapis gem. We would recommend a blue lapis where there is visible pyrite and calcite but not, calcite present in high concentration so as to form white patches on the gem. The fact that lapis is not very expensive, has made it a popular gem stone for silver jewelry. You will therefore find more silver lapis rings as compared to lapis gold rings. If you wanted to have a blue lapis gold ring, stay with 14k lapis rings. This is because 14k gold is harder than 18k gold and this enhances the strength of your lapis gem stone ring. The blue color of this gem ensures that, it looks impressive in yellow or white gold lapis lazuli rings. Sterling silver lapis rings would ofcourse be cheaper than lapis gold rings. The classic appearance of silver adds to the appeal of lapis jewelry. Metal weight which is necessary for the durability of any jewel, would not be an issue with silver since the metal is not very expensive. Beware of lapis gold rings that are produced with low weight. Such rings can deform or bend and cause you to bear expensive repair charges. Some people confuse lapis with sodalite, these are two different gems. There is some technical similarity as lazurite which is one component of lapis belongs to the same mineral group that sodalite does. Lapis and sodalite are generally cut as smooth (cabachon) gems without any facets. This is a desirable cut for lapis as low hardness means that, facets are an additional area where chipping or cracking could occur. We have seen blue lapis rings with fancy checker board cut gems, this is low on durability. You could try an octogonal or square cut for lapis as the number of exposed facets in this type of cutting is not much. Impressive mens lapis ring, available as a gold or sterling silver lapis ring. Handpicked and custom cut blue lapis gem. Fine craftsmanship for the gold or 925 silver lapis ring. ... more Kaisilver custom jewelry allows you to choose the design, dimensions and gem stone for your blue lapis ring and other jewelry. With over 3,500 skiller craftsmen working on kaisilver jewelry, this provider is regarded as the worlds largest online provider of high end custom made jewelry. Every gem stone is handpicked and custom cut, every jewel is produced by some of the finest craftsmen. More About Lapis Rings And Gems Many people wear jewels because of the special beliefs attached to the gems. If you are interested in the properties believed to exist in lapis, you will be glad to know that your lapis ring is supposed to bring wisdom. It has been believed for hundreds of years that wearing a lapis gem strenghtens personal expression and intuition. The gem stone is also supposed to promote tranquility. If you were interested in a blue gem stone ring, blue lapis would be one of your options. Other rings with blue gems could include, blue topaz, blue apatite, blue chalcedony, sodalite, blue sapphire and ofcourse the pale blue aquamarine. This gem stone was well known all over the globe thousands of years ago. The name itself combines an Arabic word and an Italian word. The name Lapis Lazuli is got from the Italian word Lapis which means stone. Azul is an Arabic word meaning blue. Though not a primary birth stone, lapis is sometimes taken to be an alternate birth stone for the month of September. This probably because of the blue color. Remember that, blue sapphire is the established birth stone for September. It is not advisable to soak lapis in water. Keep your lapis ring away from harsh detergents or chemicals too. We have already mentioned that physical impact can crack or break the gem in your blue lapis ring. When you store your lapis lazuli ring, keep it separately and do not bundle it with other jewels as they could scratch the gem stone. If you are considering a silver blue lapis ring , you will need to take care of the tarnish that settles on all silver jewelry. Readymade lotions can be used to clean the ring, but remember to wash away any residue that might stick to the ring or the gem stone. Beware of the term swiss lapis, this is infact jasper that is dyed blue. Many jewelers use such confusing names to fool buyers. Denim lapis is a genuine lapis that has a lighter shade of blue and is believed to resemble the denim fabric that is used to produce jeans. When choosing your blue lapis lazuli ring keep few things in mind. A lapis that is cut very thin can break easily. Manufacturers sometimes cut lapis thin to get more pieces of gems from a given piece of rough lapis lazuli. At other times, you might come across large and bulky cuts for the gem. This because, the gem is not very expensive. While these huge stones might be good for pendants, they would protrude too much out of a ring. The protrusion makes it more likely for the gem to hit against hard objects and be damaged. Gemstone cutting styles for lapis are another interesting area where thought needs to be given. You will find that most lapis gems are cut without any facets, the MAN66 mens lapis ring shows one such smooth (cabachon) cut lapis lazuli gemstone. For a gem stone that does not have a very high degree of hardness, this is the perfect cut. Multi faceted cuts like checkerboard etc, can be used but are more suitable for lapis pendants rather than rings. Chipped or scratched facet corners or edges do not look very good, and this is where a cabachon lapis cut gem will keep better shape. The advantage of a custom made lapis ring is that you can choose the design and dimensions of your lapis gem stone ring. Mass produced rings need to appeal to large markets, this can only happen through low pricing. In jewelry there is nothing like a low priced jewel, a low priced jewel is also a low quality jewely. There is also no reason why a silver lapis ring cannot be made with same quality of craftsmanship and material as a lapis gold ring.