Excerpt: Once cherished by ancient civilisations from Egypt to Mesopotamia, lapis lazuli, often dubbed "blue gold," continues ...

Lapis lazuli, known as 'blue gold', has captivated civilizations for millennia with its vibrant blue color and historical ...

Unlike the one shown here, the original harp has a calf's head of gold and lapis lazuli attached to the end ... Although archaeologists have stated that the base of the harp was carved from a single ...

Lapis lazuli, valued like gold, has a rich 6,000-year history. Its primary source is Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, where ...

This bird will eventually molt into colorful adult plumage, appearing as if its upperparts were dipped in melted lapis lazuli gemstones that contrast with underparts of rich cinnamon, set off by ...