Lapis lazuli or lapis for short, is a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity Originally found in modrn day Afghanistan, by the end of the Middle Ages lapis lazuli began to be exported to Europe, where it was ground into powder and made into the pigment ultramarine, which was used by some of the most important artists of the Renaissance and Baroque including Masaccio, Perugino, Titian and Vermeer, and was often reserved for the clothing of the central figures of their paintings, especially the Virgin Mary because of its intense color. enhance self-awareness, stimulate the mind, and encourage honest communication. With its deep celestial blue, lapis invites clarity, confidence, and a strong connection to your inner truth.