{"product_id":"kolczyki-z-lapis-lazuli-mosiadz-pokryty-palladem-octa-terra","title":"Earrings with Lapis Lazuli - Palladium-plated brass - OCTA TERRA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLapis Lazuli – the stone of royal wisdom, truth, and vision 🔷\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLapis lazuli\u003c\/strong\u003e from Afghanistan is a stone of spiritual authority and inner truth. Its deep royal blue with golden flecks of pyrite symbolizes a star-studded sky – the space between the earth and the realm of divine knowledge. In the \u003cstrong\u003eOCTA TERRA\u003c\/strong\u003e collection, it is given a form that does not divide it: \u003cstrong\u003eone whole stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-cut into an octagon, with no resin-set chips and no tensor ring. The octagon is the spiritual eight – a sign of infinity, continuity, and endless flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌍 Origin and nature of the stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–5.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLapis lazuli\u003c\/strong\u003e has an intense navy blue color and fine inclusions of pyrite that resemble a starry sky. For thousands of years, it has been a symbol of knowledge, spiritual authority, and divine inspiration. In ancient Egypt, it adorned the crowns of pharaohs and the amulets of priestesses, while in Mesopotamia it was called the \"stone of the gates of heaven.\" Tradition associates it with wisdom, the courage to speak the truth, and insight into the higher order of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💎 VEL LEES handcrafted geometry – the OCTA TERRA octagon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eOCTA TERRA\u003c\/strong\u003e, the stone is not an insert in a frame. It is a whole: one piece, eight faces, one axis. The eight facets refract light at eight angles, so the earring sparkles with every turn of the head instead of shining evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e octagon, one whole stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 × 8 mm (± 0.4 mm – hand-cut stone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 × 9.5 mm, height 2.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastening:\u003c\/strong\u003e stud post with a butterfly back (push back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting material:\u003c\/strong\u003e palladium-plated brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infinity 8 Protect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1.9 g (pair with stones; settings alone 1.25 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctagon (8):\u003c\/strong\u003e symbol of continuity, wholeness, and harmony of flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe octagon sits between the square and the circle: the square stands for the four directions and the earth, while the circle has no beginning and no end. That is why, for centuries, octagons were used to build thresholds between the one and the other – the Baptistery of St. John in Florence and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem are both octagonal. Here, you wear that same threshold close to your face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palladium coating is sealed with \u003cstrong\u003eInfinity 8 Protect\u003c\/strong\u003e – an additional electroplated layer that slows down wear in everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔷 Energetic properties and effects of lapis lazuli\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn lithotherapy, \u003cstrong\u003elapis lazuli\u003c\/strong\u003e is regarded as a stone of truth, wisdom, and spiritual insight. Its energy is described as deep, regal, and pure, and is associated with opening the mind, clearing communication, and awakening awareness. It is credited with the following effects:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt supports clarity of thought and the ability to see things from a broader perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt aids in communication based on truth and authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt stimulates the third eye – the center of intuition and spiritual knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt protects against illusion and manipulation, strengthening the inner sense of truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt connects the heart with the mind and helps to make decisions in harmony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt supports spiritual leadership, the development of wisdom, and courage in expressing vision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a stone for those who want to speak with their own voice, act with wisdom, and inspire others with the light of their consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧬 Which Souls it affects most strongly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/7-medrzec\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSage (7)\u003c\/a\u003e – Source of Power\u003c\/strong\u003e – awakens inner truth and the authority of the spirit, allowing one to speak with the voice of wisdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Check what kind of Soul you are and discover your life number:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mapofsoul.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e👉 Map of Soul – discover your Soul\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ Symbolism of the OCTA TERRA collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOCTA TERRA\u003c\/strong\u003e is built on one principle: one natural stone, cut into an octagon, in a brass setting. Seventeen stones to choose from, earrings and pendants, and the setting in two finishes: gold plating in a gold tone and palladium plating in a silver tone. This piece is palladium-plated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eight in the name stands for eight sides that close into a circle – a form with no beginning and no end. The spiritual 8 speaks of continuity: intention does not work in bursts, it keeps coming back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece turns out different. A natural stone has its own shade, pattern, and inclusions, and with hand-cutting the size may vary by half a millimeter. For the same reason, the weight may differ by a few hundredths of a gram. The photos show the pattern and color; your stone will turn out a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📌 Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese earrings with \u003cstrong\u003elapis lazuli\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eOCTA TERRA\u003c\/strong\u003e collection are two whole 8 × 8 mm stones, cut into octagons and set in palladium-plated brass. A talisman of wisdom, truth, and clear vision – for those who want to be guided by wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VEL LEES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56479038898561,"sku":"EAR-BRS-PAL-LAPI-OCTA","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/5967\/7825\/files\/kolczyki-z-lapis-lazuli-mosiadz-pokryty-palladem-octa-terra-1.jpg?v=1794067463","url":"https:\/\/vellees.com\/products\/earrings-with-lapis-lazuli-palladium-plated-brass-octa-terra","provider":"VEL LEES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}